ECTS
ECTS Course Catalogue

Course details
Course code: BBS10059f16
Semester: 2016/2017 summer
Name: BioLinux
Major: Biology
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: optional
Study Semester: 2
ECTS points: 3
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 15 / 0
Lecturer: dr hab. Joanna Szyda
Language of instruction: Polish / English
The course taught in English if the group has ≥6 students. The course taught in Polish with a possibility of support in English if the group has <6 students.

Learning outcomes: Knowledge: student distinguishes and selects the appropriate information technology necessary for obtaining and processing information; student knows selected methods in computer programming. Skills: student applies appropriate information technologies for data analysis and information processing; student uses selected software; student learns independently in a targeted manner; student discusses the possibilities of solving the basic programming problems related to biology.

Competences: Personal and social competences (attitudes and behaviors): student plans research tasks adequately to the conditions, equipment and capabilities; student is responsible for the hardware which is used during the computer labs.

Prerequisites:

Course content: Linux operating system

Recommended literature: 1. Barrett, D.J.: Leksykon kieszonkowy. O'Reilly Media 2007;

Assessment methods: Assessment of tutorials: During the semester, students take three practical tests. The presence at tutorials is compulsory. Assessment of tutorials is based on the average grade. The final grade can be enhanced by student’s active participation in tutorials. Completion of the course: students who passed a tutorial will automatically receive credit for the course.

Comment: Lectures should take place in the hall with Internet access. Computer labs should take place in the room with Internet access and personal computers with the required software. Each student has individual access a computing terminal.