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
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2022
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Headings with content from the Course syllabus FDD3436 (Spring 2013–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
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
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
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.
Offered by
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Third cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Lars Arvestad, e-post: arve@kth.se