Course: Seminar in bioinformatics 6

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Course title Seminar in bioinformatics 6
Course code KBC/SBI6
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Luhová Lenka, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Completion of information for the implementation of the bachelor's thesis according to the questions and requirements of the students. Lessons on the issue of plagiarism and the associated issue of the way of using already published results and citing the used literature. Alerts to common student mistakes. Elaboration of a presentation in PowerPoint, which will be the basis for the defense of the bachelor's thesis, i.e. to learn to briefly describe the essence of the topic of the bachelor's thesis, both in the theoretical area and when presenting one's own experimental results. Practical verification of own oral presentation skills. Reminding of the content, form of presentation and the student's performance itself by both teachers and students within the seminar. Strengthening the student's ability to participate in a discussion on a professional topic. Output: Processed presentations in PowerPoint. Increasing the competitiveness of graduates on the labor market, strengthening self-confidence, independent thinking and the ability to engage in discussion.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Group work
  • Homework for Teaching - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 10 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Obtain the necessary information for the implementation of the bachelor's thesis. A lesson on the issue of plagiarism. To learn to briefly describe the essence of the topic of the bachelor's thesis, both in the theoretical area and in the presentation of one's own experimental results. Development of a presentation in PowerPoint, which will be the basis for the defense of the bachelor's thesis. Practical verification of own oral presentation skills. Strengthening the student's ability to participate in a discussion on a professional topic.
Addition of information regarding the requirements for the preparation of a bachelor's thesis. The ability to process the theoretical part and own experimental results in the form of a PowerPoint presentation. Improvement in the ability to create a professional presentation and its interpretation. Strengthening the student's ability to participate in a discussion on a professional topic.
Prerequisites
The course is intended for bachelor students in Bioinformatics, who finalize bachelor thesis and prepare for defense.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Systematic Observation of Student

The condition for obtaining credit is 100% participation in the seminar (possibility of replacing up to 2 absences due to serious reasons / substitute seminar work). Acquaintance with the instructions and requirements for the preparation of a bachelor's thesis within the seminar and based on information on the website of the Department of Biochemistry, PřF UP. Elaboration of a presentation in PowerPoint, which will be the basis for the defense of the bachelor's thesis. Own oral presentations, including active participation in the discussion of the discussed topics.
Recommended literature
  • Dle doporučení školitele bakalářské práce.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Bioinformatics (2021) Category: Informatics courses 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer