Branch Details

Bioinformatics and biocomputing

Original title in Czech: Bioinformatika a biocomputingFITAbbreviation: MBIAcad. year: 2017/2018

Programme: Information Technology

Length of Study: 2 years

Accredited from: 30.6.2014Accredited until: 31.12.2022

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.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
BIOBiometric Systemscs, en5Compulsoryyes
MATMathematical Structures in Computer Sciencecs, en5Compulsoryyes
PDBAdvanced Database Systemscs, en5Compulsoryyes
TINTheoretical Computer Sciencecs5Compulsoryyes
STITheoretical Computer Science Seminarcs2Electiveyes
1. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
BIFBioinformaticscs5Compulsoryyes
BINBio-Inspired Computerscs5Compulsoryyes
PRLParallel and Distributed Algorithmscs5Compulsoryyes
2. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
PBIAdvanced Bioinformaticscs4Compulsoryyes
SEPTerm Projectcs, en5Compulsoryyes
SFCSoft Computingcs5Compulsoryyes
THEGame Theorycs4Compulsoryyes
ZZNKnowledge Discovery in Databasescs5Compulsoryyes
2. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DIPMaster's Thesiscs, en13Compulsoryyes
Any year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
AEUEnglish for Europecs, en3Compulsory-optionalyes
FCEEnglish: Preparatory Course for FCE Examcs, en3Compulsory-optionalyes
BISInformation System Securitycs5Compulsory-optionalyes
FITHistory and Philosophy of Technologycs, en3Compulsory-optionalyes
HSCHardware/Software Codesigncs, en5Compulsory-optionalyes
SINIntelligent Systemscs5Compulsory-optionalyes
HKOCommunication Skillscs, en3Compulsory-optionalyes
HKAAssertiveness and Conflictscs3Compulsory-optionalyes
PCSAdvanced Digital Systemscs5Compulsory-optionalyes
PRMFundamentals of Lawcs, en3Compulsory-optionalyes
HPRPresentation Skillscs3Compulsory-optionalyes
HPOPersonality Psychologycs3Compulsory-optionalyes
RETRhetoriccs, en3Compulsory-optionalyes
HVRLeadership and People Managementcs, en3Compulsory-optionalyes
ZPJaNatural Language Processingen5Compulsory-optionalno
AISInformation Systems Analysis and Designcs5Electiveyes
ACHProcessor Architecturecs5Electiveyes
BMSWireless and Mobile Networkscs5Electiveyes
EIPEconomics of Information Productscs5Electiveyes
FAVFormal Analysis and Verificationcs5Electiveyes
GZNGraphical and Sound Interfaces and Standardscs5Electiveyes
GJAGraphical User Interfaces in Javacs, en5Electiveyes
GUXGraphical User Interfaces in X Window Systemcs5Electiveyes
GMUGraphic and Multimedia Processorscs5Electiveyes
GALGraph Algorithmscs, en5Electiveyes
SENIntelligent Sensorscs5Electiveyes
PGRComputer Graphicscs, en5Electiveyes
POVaComputer Visionen5Electiveyes
PGPaAdvanced Computer Graphics (in English)en5Electiveyes
PKSAdvanced Communication Systemscs5Electiveyes
PDIDistributed Application Environmentcs, en5Electiveyes
ROBaRoboticsen5Electiveyes
SMTSeminar of Mathematical Structurescs2Electiveyes
SRIStrategic Management of Information Systemscs5Electiveyes
TAMaApplication Development for Mobile Devicesen5Electiveyes
VYPaCompiler Constructionen5Electiveyes
VINComputer Artcs5Electiveyes
ZPXProfessional Practice, Abroaden5Electiveyes
Any year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
AGSAgents and Multiagent Systemscs5Compulsory-optionalyes
EVOApplied Evolutionary Algorithmscs5Compulsory-optionalyes
ARCParallel System Architecture and Programmingcs5Compulsory-optionalyes
FIKPhilosophy and the Culturecs, en3Compulsory-optionalyes
KKOData Coding and Compressioncs5Compulsory-optionalyes
HKOCommunication Skillscs, en3Compulsory-optionalyes
HKAAssertiveness and Conflictscs3Compulsory-optionalyes
KRYCryptographycs5Compulsory-optionalyes
NAVDesign of External Adapters and Embedded Systemscs5Compulsory-optionalyes
NSBProjecting, Administration and Securitycs5Compulsory-optionalyes
POSAdvanced Operating Systemscs5Compulsory-optionalyes
PRMFundamentals of Lawcs, en3Compulsory-optionalyes
HPRPresentation Skillscs3Compulsory-optionalyes
PDSData Communications, Computer Networks and Protocolscs, en5Compulsory-optionalyes
HPOPersonality Psychologycs3Compulsory-optionalyes
RETRhetoriccs, en3Compulsory-optionalyes
SNTSimulation Tools and Techniquescs5Compulsory-optionalyes
HVRLeadership and People Managementcs, en3Compulsory-optionalyes
ZRESpeech Signal Processingcs, en5Compulsory-optionalyes
DJADynamic Languagescs5Electiveyes
FLPFunctional and Logic Programmingcs5Electiveyes
FVSFunctional Verification of Digital Systemscs5Electiveyes
FYOPhysical Opticscs, en5Electiveyes
WAPInternet Applicationscs5Electiveyes
LOGLogiccs5Electiveyes
MPRProject Managementcs5Electiveyes
MEKEconomics for Managerscs5Electiveyes
MMATMatrices and Tensors Calculuscs5Electiveyes
MULMultimediacs, en5Electiveyes
OPMOptimizationcs4Electiveyes
PESPetri Netscs5Electiveyes
PISAdvanced Information Systemscs5Electiveyes
PMAProject Managercs5Electiveyes
ROSaReal-Time Operating Systemsen5Electiveyes
SLOaComplexityen5Electiveyes
SSPStochastic Processescs4Electiveyes
STMStrategic Managementcs5Electiveyes
SPPFault Tolerant Systemscs5Electiveyes
VIZaVisualization and CADen5Electiveyes
VYFComputational Photographycs5Electiveyes
VGEComputational Geometrycs, en5Electiveyes
VNVHigh Performance Computationscs, en5Electiveyes
ZPXProfessional Practice, Abroaden5Electiveyes
ZPOImage Processingcs, en5Electiveyes