Norms

Bioinformatics 2024-2025, norms and regulations

Contact

 Joaquín Cañizares Sales.
 jcanizares@upv.es
 COMAV. CPI. Edificio 8E, escalera J o I, segunda planta.
 ext: 88470

 José Miguel Blanca Postigo.
 jblanca@upv.es
 COMAV. CPI. Edificio 8E, escalera J o I, segunda planta.
 ext: 88473


`Group web page <http://bioinf.comav.upv.es/index.html>`_

Methodology

This bioinformatics introduction will deal mainly with DNA and protein sequence analysis. Our aim is to provide a practical overview of the subject that will enable the student to carry out its own basic sequence analyses once the course is over.

Each unit will be divided in:

  • A short theoretical introduction

  • Some guided practice

  • Some exercises to be carried out by the student

The introduction will start with the biological basis for the analysis and a shallow overview to the main algorithms used. The planning and interpretation of the results of the analysis will be the main focus. During the practical classes the analysis explained in the theoretical classes will be carried out.

The course web site will be updated throughout the course.

Tutoring

You should make an appointment by email for tutoring.

Course evaluation

  • 2 open answer exams (40% each)

    • Two written exams, one will deal with theoretical and the other with practical aspects of the subject matter.

    • The exam dates will be: …

  • A practical exercise (20%).

    • A presentation and a brief report will be prepared. These files should be uploaded to PoliformaT by December 1th.

    • We will propose several topics for the practical exercises and each group will choose one

    • A presentation will be done in December from 5th to 15th.

    • One person from one group for every topic proposed will do the presentation. Both the person and the group will be chosen randomly. The rest will discuss the presentation.

    • Both the reports and the presentations will be evaluated.

Norms

It is required to pass the written exams with at least 50% of the total exam score (4/8) to pass the course. It’s necesary to have the 50% total score to pass the course (5/10)

The students will be able to overcome the exam grade by writing a final extra exam.

In the case of failing the practical exercise , this failed score could be overcame by writing a final extra practical exam. There will be a final exam in January.

Any student will be able to do the final extra exams, but the grades from the previous exams will not be kept in that case. Only the final extra exam grade will be taken into account.

The evaluations will also include the evaluation of the transversal competences for with this subject is a control point: Application of the practical thinking and management and time planning.