Distributed project management including using version control systems for source code. Important code libraries in Python. Efficient programming in Python. Parallel programming in Python. Efficient troubleshooting.
FDD3436 Scientific Programming in Python for Computational Biology 5.0 credits
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
Course participants should through this course raise the level of their scientific programming. This means both theory and practice on distributed software development, sharing of code, and advanced programming in Python, always with problems in computational biology in focus.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
DD2397 Applied Bioinformatics or the equivalent
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
G
Examination
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If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Examiner
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Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
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Education cycle
Third cycle