4190.419 Biotechnology and Computing (Fall 2005)
School of Computer Science and Engineering, Seoul National University
- Instructor: Danny van Noort
- TA: Ho-Sik Seok (Tel: 872-5127)
- Classroom: 301-101
- Time: Mon / Wed / Fri 10:00–11:00
Course Objectives
- Getting insights in the role computers can play in biology
- Giving an introduction to the upcoming fields in engineering and biology
Textbook
- New Biology: For Engineers and Computer Scientists — Pearson Education, Inc. — 2004
Grading Policy
| 구분 | 비율 |
|---|---|
| Examination | 40% |
| Two essays | 30% |
| Presentation (in English) | 20% |
| Participation | 10% |
Course Schedule
| # | Topic | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | |
| 2 | Molecular biology | New Biology Ch. 2–3 |
| 3 | Biotechnology | New Biology Ch. 5 |
| 4 | Bio-MEMS | Papers 1–2 |
| 5 | Bio-informatics | New Biology Ch. 9 |
| 6 | Bio-modeling | |
| 7 | Cells and E-cells | New Biology Ch. 4, 7 |
| 8 | Transcription and regulation | New Biology Ch. 6 |
| 9 | Cell communication | |
| 10 | Neural networks | |
| 11 | DNA computing | Papers 3–4 |
| 12 | Fractals and patterns / Birds, bees and ants |