Branch Details

Bioinformatics and Biocomputing

Original title in Czech: Bioinformatika a biocomputingFITAbbreviation: MBIAcad. year: 2023/2024

Programme: Information Technology

Length of Study: 2 years

Accredited from: 1.1.2005Accredited until: 31.12.2024

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, en5CompulsoryCr,ExP - 39 / L - 6 / PR - 7yes
MATMathematical Structures in Computer Sciencecs, en5CompulsoryExP - 39 / COZ - 13no
BC_MOG1Molecular Genetics Ics4CompulsoryExP - 26yes
PDBAdvanced Database Systemscs, en5CompulsoryCr,ExP - 26 / S - 6 / Cp - 6 / PR - 14yes
TINTheoretical Computer Sciencecs7CompulsoryCr,ExP - 39 / S - 10 / COZ - 16 / PR - 13yes
1. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
BIFBioinformaticscs5CompulsoryExP - 26 / Cp - 12 / PR - 14yes
BINBio-Inspired Computerscs5CompulsoryExP - 26 / Cp - 8 / PR - 18yes
PRLParallel and Distributed Algorithmscs5CompulsoryCr,ExP - 39 / PR - 13yes
PP1Project Practice 1cs, en5ElectiveGCrPR - 52yes
2. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
PBIAdvanced Bioinformaticscs4CompulsoryExP - 20 / Cp - 13 / PR - 6yes
SEPSemester Projectcs, en5CompulsoryGCrPR - 65yes
SFCSoft Computingcs5CompulsoryCr,ExP - 26 / PR - 26yes
THEGame Theorycs5CompulsoryCr,ExP - 26 / PR - 26yes
ZZNKnowledge Discovery in Databasescs5CompulsoryCr,ExP - 39 / PR - 13yes
PP2Project Practice 2cs5ElectiveGCrPR - 52yes
2. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DIPMaster's Thesiscs, en13CompulsoryCrPR - 169yes
Any year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
HSCHardware/Software Codesigncs, en5Compulsory-optionalCr,ExP - 39 / PR - 13Hardware and Networksyes
PCSAdvanced Digital Systemscs5Compulsory-optionalExP - 26 / Cp - 10 / PR - 16Hardware and Networksyes
JA3Conversation through Hot Current Issuescs, en3Compulsory-optionalCr,ExCj - 26Social Courseyes
FCEEnglish: Practical Course of Business Conversation and Presentationcs, en3Compulsory-optionalCrCOZ - 26Social Courseyes
AEUEnglish for Europecs, en3Compulsory-optionalCr,ExCj - 26Social Courseyes
FITHistory and Philosophy of Technologycs2Compulsory-optionalCrP - 26Social Courseyes
FIKPhilosophy and the Culturecs2Compulsory-optionalCrCOZ - 26Social Courseyes
HKOCommunication and Presentation Skillscs, en3Compulsory-optionalCrCOZ - 26Social Courseyes
HVRLeadership and Time Managementcs, en3Compulsory-optionalCrCOZ - 26Social Courseyes
PRMFundamentals of Lawcs2Compulsory-optionalCrP - 26Social Courseyes
RETRhetoriccs2Compulsory-optionalCrP - 26Social Courseyes
AGSAgents and Multiagent Systemscs5Compulsory-optionalExP - 26 / Cp - 13 / PR - 13Modern Artificial Intelligenceyes
SINIntelligent Systemscs5Compulsory-optionalExP - 26 / PR - 26Modern Artificial Intelligenceyes
BISInformation System Securitycs5Compulsory-optionalCr,ExP - 39 / PR - 13Operating Systems and Securityyes
ZPJaNatural Language Processing (in English)en5Compulsory-optionalExP - 26 / PR - 26Data and Signal Processingyes
AISInformation Systems Analysis and Designcs5ElectiveCr,ExP - 39 / PR - 13yes
AVSComputation Systems Architecturescs5ElectiveCr,ExP - 26 / Cp - 12 / PR - 14yes
BMSWireless and Mobile Networkscs5ElectiveCr,ExP - 39 / PR - 13yes
EIPEconomics of Information Productscs5ElectiveExP - 26 / COZ - 6 / Cp - 12 / PR - 8no
GZNGraphical and Sound Interfaces and Standardscs5ElectiveExP - 26 / Cp - 12 / PR - 14yes
GJAGraphical User Interfaces in Javacs, en5ElectiveCr,ExP - 26 / PR - 26yes
GUXGraphical User Interfaces in X Window Systemcs5ElectiveExP - 26 / PR - 26yes
GMUGraphic and Multimedia Processorscs5ElectiveCr,ExP - 26 / Cp - 8 / PR - 18no
GALGraph Algorithmscs, en5ElectiveExP - 39 / PR - 13yes
PGRComputer Graphicscs, en5ElectiveExP - 39 / Cp - 6 / PR - 7yes
POVaComputer Vision (in English)en5ElectiveExP - 26 / PR - 26yes
PGPaAdvanced Computer Graphics (in English)en5ElectiveExP - 26 / PR - 26yes
PKSaAdvanced Communication Systemsen5ElectiveCr,ExP - 39 / L - 6 / PR - 7no
PDIDistributed Application Environmentcs, en5ElectiveExP - 26 / Cp - 6 / PR - 20yes
ROBaRobotics (in English)en5ElectiveExP - 26 / L - 12 / PR - 14yes
SEMSensors and Measurementcs5ElectiveCr,ExP - 26 / COZ - 6 / L - 6 / PR - 14yes
SAVStatic Analysis and Verificationcs5ElectiveCr,ExP - 39 / PR - 13yes
SRIStrategic Management of Information Systemscs5ElectiveExP - 26 / COZ - 2 / Cp - 4 / PR - 20yes
TAMaApplication Development for Mobile Devices (in English)en5ElectiveGCrP - 26 / PR - 26yes
VYPaCompiler Construction (in English)en5ElectiveExP - 39 / PR - 13yes
VINComputer Artcs5ElectiveGCrP - 26 / PR - 26yes
ZPXProfessional Practice, Abroaden5ElectiveCrPR - 52yes
Any year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
NAVDesign of Embedded Systemscs5Compulsory-optionalExP - 26 / L - 16 / PR - 10Hardware and Networksyes
PPPPractical Parallel Programmingcs5Compulsory-optionalCr,ExP - 26 / Cp - 16 / PR - 10Hardware and Networksyes
PDSData Communications, Computer Networks and Protocolscs, en5Compulsory-optionalExP - 39 / COZ - 4 / L - 2 / PR - 26Hardware and Networksyes
JA3Conversation through Hot Current Issuescs, en3Compulsory-optionalCr,ExCj - 26Social Courseyes
AEUEnglish for Europecs, en3Compulsory-optionalCr,ExCj - 26Social Courseyes
FITHistory and Philosophy of Technologycs2Compulsory-optionalCrP - 26Social Courseyes
FIKPhilosophy and the Culturecs2Compulsory-optionalCrCOZ - 26Social Courseyes
HKOCommunication and Presentation Skillscs, en3Compulsory-optionalCrCOZ - 26Social Courseyes
HVRLeadership and Time Managementcs, en3Compulsory-optionalCrCOZ - 26Social Courseyes
PRMFundamentals of Lawcs2Compulsory-optionalCrP - 26Social Courseyes
RETRhetoriccs2Compulsory-optionalCrP - 26Social Courseyes
EVOApplied Evolutionary Algorithmscs5Compulsory-optionalExP - 26 / Cp - 12 / PR - 14Modern Artificial Intelligenceyes
SNTSimulation Tools and Techniquescs5Compulsory-optionalCr,ExP - 39 / PR - 13Modern Artificial Intelligenceyes
KRYCryptographycs5Compulsory-optionalCr,ExP - 39 / PR - 13Operating Systems and Securityyes
NSBProjecting, Administration and Securitycs5Compulsory-optionalCr,ExP - 26 / L - 12 / PR - 6Operating Systems and Securityyes
POSAdvanced Operating Systemscs5Compulsory-optionalExP - 39 / PR - 13Operating Systems and Securityyes
KKOData Coding and Compressioncs5Compulsory-optionalCr,ExP - 26 / PR - 26Data and Signal Processingyes
ZRESpeech Signal Processingcs, en5Compulsory-optionalExP - 26 / COZ - 2 / Cp - 12 / PR - 12Data and Signal Processingyes
MBAModel-Based Analysiscs5ElectiveExP - 26 / Cp - 10 / PR - 16yes
BZASecure Hardware Devicescs5ElectiveExP - 39 / PR - 13yes
CSOaCCNA Cybersecurity Operations (in English)en5ElectiveGCrP - 26 / L - 26yes
DFAaDigital Forensics (in English)en5ElectiveExP - 26 / L - 13 / PR - 13yes
DJADynamic Languagescs5ElectiveExP - 26 / PR - 26no
FLPFunctional and Logic Programmingcs5ElectiveCr,ExP - 26 / S - 26 / Cp - 12 / PR - 14yes
FVSFunctional Verification of Digital Systemscs5ElectiveExP - 26 / L - 8 / PR - 18no
FYOPhysical Opticscs, en5ElectiveExP - 26 / COZ - 13 / PR - 13yes
GISGeographical Information Systemscs5ElectiveCr,ExP - 26 / Cp - 10 / PR - 16no
WAPInternet Applicationscs5ElectiveCr,ExP - 39 / PR - 13yes
LOGLogiccs5ElectiveCr,ExP - 26 / COZ - 26yes
MPRProject Managementcs5ElectiveCr,ExP - 26 / S - 4 / Cp - 2 / PR - 20yes
MPC-MATMatrices and Tensors Calculuscs5ElectiveCr,ExP - 26 / CPP - 18 / PR - 8yes
MULMultimediacs, en5ElectiveExP - 26 / Cp - 13 / PR - 13yes
OPMOptimizationcs4ElectiveCr,ExP - 26 / Cp - 13yes
PISAdvanced Information Systemscs5ElectiveCr,ExP - 39 / PR - 13yes
PMAProject Managercs5ElectiveGCrP - 26 / COZ - 26yes
SLOaComplexity (in English)en5ElectiveExP - 26 / PR - 26yes
MPA-SYSSystems Biologyen5ElectiveCr,ExP - 26 / Cp - 26yes
SPPFault Tolerant Systemscs5ElectiveCr,ExP - 26 / PR - 26yes
RTSaReal-Time Systems (in English)en5ElectiveExP - 26 / Cp - 10 / PR - 16yes
UXIaUser Experience and Design of User Interfaces and Services (in English)en5ElectiveGCrP - 16 / COZ - 10 / PR - 26yes
VIZaVisualization and CAD (in English)en5ElectiveGCrP - 26 / Cp - 12 / PR - 14yes
VYFComputational Photographycs5ElectiveGCrP - 26 / PR - 26yes
VGEComputational Geometrycs, en5ElectiveExP - 26 / PR - 26yes
VNVHigh Performance Computationscs, en5ElectiveExP - 26 / Cp - 26yes
ZPXProfessional Practice, Abroaden5ElectiveCrPR - 52yes
ZPOImage Processingcs, en5ElectiveExP - 26 / PR - 26yes
All the groups of optional courses
Gr. Number of ECTS credits Number of courses Courses
Hardware and Networks is not being checked 1 - 9 HSC, PCS, NAV, PPP, PDS
Social Course 3 cr 1 JA3 (3 cr) winter/summer sem., FCE (3 cr), AEU (3 cr) winter/summer sem., FIT (2 cr) winter/summer sem., FIK (2 cr) winter/summer sem., HKO (3 cr) winter/summer sem., HVR (3 cr) winter/summer sem., PRM (2 cr) winter/summer sem., RET (2 cr) winter/summer sem.
Modern Artificial Intelligence is not being checked 1 - 9 AGS, SIN, EVO, SNT
Operating Systems and Security is not being checked 1 - 9 BIS, KRY, NSB, POS
Data and Signal Processing is not being checked 1 - 9 ZPJa, KKO, ZRE