Branch Details

Bioinformatics and biocomputing

Original title in Czech: Bioinformatika a biocomputingFITAbbreviation: MBIAcad. year: 2014/2015

Programme: Information Technology

Length of Study: 2 years

Profile

Students will get acquainted with the advanced algorithms for processing, analysis and presentation of biological data, in particular genomic and proteomic data. In addition to the use of the standard algorithms, students will be able to develop new algorithms in this area. Students will become familiar with the concepts of molecular genetics and with standard biological databases. Students will be able to communicate with biologists and work in multidisciplinary teams. The knowledge acquired by studying the biological systems will be used for understanding bio-inspired computing systems. Students will get acquainted with the principles of natural computing, in particular, with evolutionary design, evolvable systems, DNA computing, fuzzy computing, neural computing and unconventional computing. Students will be able to integrate the bio-inspired principles into existing systems in order to improve their efficiency.

Key learning outcomes

Student of the branch acquire deeper knowledge in the bioinformatics and natural computing. This give him knowledge and skills base to analyse, design and verification of problems of biological databases as well as use, design, implement and accelerate algorithms for analysis of the biological data. He/she is able to apply natural computing algorithms (evolutionary algorithms, artificial neural networks, fuzzy systems etc.) in the complex design and optimization problems.

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples


  • A graduate has good insight into bioinformatics and natural computing; he/she is familiar with concepts of molecular genetics. A graduate can utilized biological databases as well as use, design, implement and accelerate algorithms for analysis of the biological data. He/she is able to apply natural computing algorithms (evolutionary algorithms, artificial neural networks, fuzzy systems etc.) in the complex design and optimization problems.
  • A graduate has good insight into information technology, particularly into advanced database systems, theoretical computer science, hardware/software codesign and parallel and distributed algorithms.
  • A graduate is ready for development, operation and management of bioinformatic computer systems, further for the research and development work in the area of methods, tools and technologies for bio-inspired computing systems. He/she is able to perform an experimental work, analyze and interpret data. He/she is able to work individually or in a team, present the results in written or oral form and further educate him/her-self.
  • A carrier is possible in professions such as bioinformatic system developer, system integrator, programmer, and database/information system administrator in biotechnological companies, health service or police. Graduates in this specialization can use their education in development and research divisions of the companies dealing with methods, tools and technologies for bioinformatic system development and further in companies which utilize artificial intelligence principles in their products.

Guarantor


Course structure diagram with ECTS credits

1. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Prof.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
BIOBiometric Systemscs, en5Compulsory-Cr,ExP - 39 / L - 6 / PR - 7yes
MATMathematical Structures in Computer Sciencecs, en5Compulsory-Exyes
MOGMolecular Geneticscs3Compulsory-Exyes
PDBAdvanced Database Systemscs, en5Compulsory-Cr,Exyes
TINTheoretical Computer Sciencecs5Compulsory-Cr,Exyes
STITheoretical Computer Science Seminarcs2Elective-Cryes
1. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Prof.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
BIFBioinformaticscs5Compulsory-ExP - 26 / Cp - 12 / PR - 14yes
BINBio-Inspired Computerscs5Compulsory-ExP - 26 / Cp - 8 / PR - 18yes
PRLParallel and Distributed Algorithmscs5Compulsory-Cr,Exyes
2. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Prof.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
PBIAdvanced Bioinformaticscs4Compulsory-Exyes
SEPTerm Projectcs, en5Compulsory-GCryes
SFCSoft Computingcs5Compulsory-Cr,Exyes
THEGame Theorycs4Compulsory-Cr,Exyes
ZZNKnowledge Discovery in Databasescs5Compulsory-Cr,Exyes
2. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Prof.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DIPMaster's Projectcs, en13Compulsory-CrPR - 169yes
Any year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Prof.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
AEUEnglish for Europecs3Compulsory-optional-Cr,ExCOZ - 26yes
FCEEnglish: Preparatory Course for FCE Examcs3Compulsory-optional-Cryes
BISInformation System Securitycs5Compulsory-optional-ExP - 39 / PR - 13yes
FITHistory and Philosophy of Technologycs3Compulsory-optional-Cryes
HSCHardware/Software Codesigncs, en5Compulsory-optional-Cr,ExP - 39 / PR - 13yes
SINIntelligent Systemscs5Compulsory-optional-Exyes
HKAAssertiveness and Conflictscs3Compulsory-optional-CrCOZ - 26yes
PCSAdvanced Digital Systemscs5Compulsory-optional-Exyes
PRMFundamentals of Lawcs, en3Compulsory-optional-Cryes
HPOPersonality Psychologycs3Compulsory-optional-CrCOZ - 26yes
HVRLeadership and People Managementcs, en3Compulsory-optional-CrCOZ - 26yes
AISInformation Systems Analysis and Designcs5Elective-Cr,ExP - 39 / PR - 13yes
ACHProcessor Architecturecs5Elective-Cr,ExP - 39 / PR - 26yes
BMSWireless and Mobile Networkscs5Elective-ExP - 39 / PR - 13yes
EIPEconomics of Information Productscs5Elective-ExP - 26 / COZ - 6 / PR - 20yes
FAVFormal Analysis and Verificationcs5Elective-Cr,ExP - 39 / PR - 13yes
GZNGraphical and Sound Interfaces and Standardscs5Elective-ExP - 26 / Cp - 12 / PR - 14yes
GUXGraphical User Interfaces in X Window Systemcs5Elective-ExP - 26 / Cp - 8 / PR - 18yes
GMUGraphic and Multimedia Processorscs5Elective-Cr,ExP - 26 / Cp - 8 / PR - 18yes
GALGraph Algorithmscs, en5Elective-ExP - 39 / PR - 13yes
SENIntelligent Sensorscs5Elective-Cr,Exyes
KRGCreative Artcs4Elective-GCryes
MOBModelling of Biological Systemscs4Elective-Cr,Exyes
OPMOptimizationcs4Elective-Cr,Exyes
PGRComputer Graphicscs, en5Elective-Exyes
POVComputer Visioncs5Elective-Exyes
PGPAdvanced Computer Graphicscs5Elective-Exyes
PKSAdvanced Communication Systemscs5Elective-Cr,Exyes
PDIDistributed Application Environmentcs, en5Elective-Exyes
ROSReal-Time Operating Systemscs5Elective-Exyes
ROBRoboticscs5Elective-Exyes
SSPStochastic Processescs4Elective-Cr,Exyes
SRIStrategic Management of Information Systemscs5Elective-Exyes
TAMApplication Development for Mobile Devicescs5Elective-Exyes
VYPeCompiler Constructionen5Elective-Exyes
ZPXProfessional Practice, Abroaden5Elective-Cryes
Any year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Prof.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
AGSAgents and Multiagent Systemscs5Compulsory-optional-ExP - 26 / Cp - 13 / PR - 13yes
AEUEnglish for Europecs, en3Compulsory-optional-Cr,ExCOZ - 26yes
EVOApplied Evolutionary Algorithmscs5Compulsory-optional-ExP - 26 / Cp - 8 / PR - 18yes
ARCParallel System Architecture and Programmingcs5Compulsory-optional-Cr,ExP - 39 / PR - 26yes
FIKPhilosophy and the Culturecs, en3Compulsory-optional-Cryes
KKOData Coding and Compressioncs5Compulsory-optional-Cr,Exyes
HKOCommunication Skillscs, en3Compulsory-optional-CrCOZ - 26yes
HKAAssertiveness and Conflictscs3Compulsory-optional-CrCOZ - 26yes
KRYCryptographycs5Compulsory-optional-Cr,Exyes
NAVDesign of External Adapters and Embedded Systemscs5Compulsory-optional-Exyes
NSBProjecting, Administration and Securitycs5Compulsory-optional-Cr,Exyes
POSAdvanced Operating Systemscs5Compulsory-optional-Exyes
HPRPresentation Skillscs3Compulsory-optional-CrCOZ - 26yes
PDSData Communications, Computer Networks and Protocolscs, en5Compulsory-optional-Exyes
HPOPersonality Psychologycs3Compulsory-optional-CrCOZ - 26yes
RETRhetoriccs, en3Compulsory-optional-Cryes
SNTSimulation Tools and Techniquescs5Compulsory-optional-Cr,Exyes
HVRLeadership and People Managementcs, en3Compulsory-optional-CrCOZ - 26yes
ZRESpeech Signal Processingcs, en5Compulsory-optional-Exyes
DJADynamic Languagescs5Elective-ExP - 26 / Cp - 6 / PR - 20yes
FLPFunctional and Logic Programmingcs5Elective-Cr,ExP - 26 / Cp - 12 / PR - 14yes
FYOPhysical Opticscs, en5Elective-ExP - 26 / COZ - 13 / PR - 13yes
GISGeographical Information Systemscs5Elective-Cr,ExP - 26 / Cp - 10 / PR - 16yes
GJAGraphical User Interfaces in Javacs, en5Elective-ExP - 26 / PR - 26yes
WAPInternet Applicationscs5Elective-Cr,Exyes
LOGLogiccs5Elective-Cr,Exyes
MPRProject Managementcs5Elective-Cr,Exyes
MEKEconomics for Managerscs5Elective-Cr,Exyes
MARMarketingcs5Elective-Cr,Exyes
MULMultimediacs, en5Elective-Exyes
PESPetri Netscs5Elective-Exyes
PISAdvanced Information Systemscs5Elective-Cr,Exyes
MZSAdvanced Signal Processingcs6Elective-Cr,Exyes
PMAProject Managercs5Elective-GCryes
C2PImplementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH)cs5Elective-GCrL - 52yes
SLOComplexitycs5Elective-Exyes
SVSeEmbedded System Specificationen5Elective-Exyes
STMStrategic Managementcs5Elective-Cr,Exyes
SPPFault Tolerant Systemscs5Elective-Cr,Exyes
VIZVisualization and CADcs5Elective-GCryes
VGEComputational Geometrycs, en5Elective-Exyes
VNVHigh Performance Computationscs, en5Elective-Exyes
VINComputer Artcs5Elective-Exyes
ZPXProfessional Practice, Abroaden5Elective-Cryes
ZPOImage Processingcs, en5Elective-Exyes