BIOE310  - Computational Tools for Biological Data

Schedule

Instructor

Sergei Maslov: maslov@illinois.edu
Office: IGB 3406
Office hours: by appointment

Teaching Assistant

Anoosha Tahir: at78@illinois.edu
Office hours: by appointment

Hours

Tuesdays:   9:30AM - 10:50AM
Thursdays:  9:30AM - 10:50AM

Location

4029 Campus Instructional Facility

Laptop computers with Matlab Installed

You will need a laptop in this class. Laptops need to have Matlab installed with Bioinformatics and Statistics & Machine Learning toolboxes.
An alternative to buying Matlab is to use CITRIX for UIUC students and connect to EWS Windows Lab Software.

iClickers

I would like you all to have an iClicker and bring it to every class.  On amazon.com a new iClicker costs around $40. It is also sold at UIUC Bookstore. Used ones are cheaper.

An alternative solution is using a mobile or desktop app: https://www.iclicker.com/students/apps-and-remotes/apps

Your answers WILL NOT be used for grading. I need them to see if I lost some of you and what could I rephrase to better explain the material

Description

The course will provide students with fundamental knowledge and techniques in
computational bioengineering, focusing on statistical methods, including:

Statistics methods will be illustrated using examples from
genomics & systems biology:

Suggested Textbooks

Syllabus written and maintained by Prof. Sergei Maslov
Department of Bioengineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Academic Integrity

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Student Code should also be considered as a part of this syllabus. Students should pay particular attention to Article 1, Part 4: Academic Integrity. Read the Code at the following URL: http://studentcode.illinois.edu/.

Academic dishonesty will result in a sanction proportionate to the severity of the infraction, with possible sanctions described in 1-404 of the Student Code (https://studentcode.illinois.edu/article1/part4/1-404/). Every student is expected to review and abide by the Academic Integrity Policy as defined in the Student Code: https://studentcode.illinois.edu/article1/part4/1-401/. As a student it is your responsibility to refrain from infractions of academic integrity and from conduct that aids others in such infractions. A short guide to academic integrity issues may be found at https://provost.illinois.edu/policies/policies/academic-integrity/students-quick-reference-guide-to-academic-integrity/. Ignorance of these policies is not an excuse for any academic dishonesty. It is your responsibility to read this policy to avoid any misunderstanding. Do not hesitate to ask the instructor(s) if you are ever in doubt about what constitutes plagiarism, cheating, or any other breach of academic integrity.

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The effectiveness of this course is dependent upon each of us to create a safe and encouraging learning environment that allows for the open exchange of ideas while also ensuring equitable opportunities and respect for all of us. Everyone is expected to help establish and maintain an environment where students, staff, and faculty can contribute without fear of personal ridicule, or intolerant or offensive language. If you witness or experience racism, discrimination, micro-aggressions, or other offensive behavior, you are encouraged to bring this to the attention of the course director if you feel comfortable. You can also report these behaviors to the Bias Assessment and Response Team (BART) (https://bart.illinois.edu/). Based on your report, BART members will follow up and reach out to students to make sure they have the support they need to be healthy and safe. If the reported behavior also violates university policy, staff in the Office for Student Conflict Resolution may respond as well and will take appropriate action.

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