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Bioinformatics Online - Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor Ph.D. Degree.
Faculty of Computer Science via distance learning
Bioinformatics via distance learning
This program of bioinformatics reviews the application of computational technology, data science, mathematics and statistics to handle the rapidly growing repository of information related to biological data and molecular biology, especially for the field of genetics and genomics. Apart from analysis of genome sequence data (Human Genome Project), bioinformatics is being used for a vast array of other important tasks, including the analysis of gene variation and expression, analysis and prediction of gene and protein structure and function, prediction and detection of gene regulation networks, simulation of biological environments, etc…
Academic Supervisor : Girish Kumar Srivastava
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Bioinformatics Online via distance learning
Specialist, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor - Bioinformatics.
This module is applicable to Specialist, Expert, Bachelor's, Master's & Ph.D. (Doctor) Degree Programs. This academic program is designed at the postgraduate level (Master’s or Doctoral). This module may also be adapted to complete the course requirements of Specialist, Expert Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree. A further option is the enrollment into each of the courses listed within this specialization module. This module may be combined or completed with other modules from this faculty. For example: Biochemistry - Bioethics - Biology & Life Science - Biotechnology - Botany & Plant Science - Genetics - Human Biology - Marine Biology - Marine Science - Microbiology & Immunology - Molecular Cell Biology - Paleontology - Toxicology - Zoology .
Specialist - Expert Diploma - Bioinformatics Online
Tuition Fee: 1.050 Euros (1.350 US$) ... 1.470 Euros (1.890 US$).
Specialist - Expert Diploma Online: 15 ... 21 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program. More info...
Composition: Bioinformatics via distance learning = 36 Academic credits - Select 5 courses for the online diploma of Specialist or 7 courses for the Expert Diploma from the total of courses from the specialization module. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board.
Bachelor's Degree - Bioinformatics Online
Tuition Fee: Min. 3.510 Euros (4.420 US$) ... Max. 6.800 Euros (8.700 US$).
Bachelor's Degree Online: 130 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program. More info...
Composition: Bioinformatics via distance learning = 36 Academic credits + 40 credits in General Education (may be transferred from previous education and professional experience) + Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Computer Science from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board. For example: Data Science.
Master's Degree - Bioinformatics Online
Tuition Fee: Min. 4.680 Euros (6.120 US$) ... Max. 7.020 Euros (9.180 US$).
Master's Degree Online: 36 ... 54 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program. More info...
Composition: Bioinformatics via distance learning = 36 Academic credits + Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Computer Science from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board. For example: Data Science. + 13 Academic credits (Research methodology and final project or thesis. More info...).
Doctor Ph.D. Degree - Bioinformatics Online
Tuition Fee: Min. 5.850 Euros (7.650 US$) ... Max. 9.360 Euros (12.240 US$).
Doctor Ph.D. Degree Online: 45 ... 72 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program. More info...
Composition: Bioinformatics via distance learning = 36 Academic credits + Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Computer Science from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board. For example: Data Science. + 18 Academic credits (Research methodology and final project or thesis. More info...).
Payment plans are available upon request up to 36 monthly installments. More info...
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Bioinformatics Online
Courses list (each subject accounts for 3 academic credits):
1 BIU Earned Credit = 1 USA Semester Credit (15 hours of learning) = 2 ECTS Credits (30 hours of study).
You may study any subject as an independent online continuing education course. More info...
Computer Technology
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in modern computer-based business environments. Students learn hardware and software functions to solve problems commonly found in business, database management, customer relations, and decision making.
Academic Supervisor: Kenneth K. Pembamoto
Computation & Data Structure
This course explains data structures and algorithms in computer science. It includes recursion, sequential, linked and dynamic allocation of storage, stacks, queues, trees, graphs, hash tables, as well as internal and external sorting and searching. Emphasis is placed on the design, implementation, and evaluation of algorithms.
Academic Supervisor: Kenneth K. Pembamoto
Data Science
This course of data science uses scientific methods, processes, algorithms and systems to extract knowledge and insights from data. It analyzes the process of collecting, transforming, cleaning, and modeling data with the goal of discovering the required information. Data science is related to data mining, machine learning and big data.
Academic Supervisor: Alex Vuginshteyn
Molecular Biology
This course reviews the principles of molecular biology, including the biochemistry and molecular biology of nucleic acids; the Central Dogma; DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis; mutation and repair; recombination and transposition; the genetic code; the turning on and off of genes; and RNA and ribozymes splicing and development.
Academic Supervisor: Girish Kumar Srivastava
Genomics
This course provides an analysis of genes and genomes, their function, transmission, mutation, and evolution, with examples from animals, plants, bacteria, and fungi. It discusses classical and current methods of gene and genome analysis, including genetic, molecular, quantitative, and bioinformatic approaches.
Academic Supervisor: Enrique Parra Crego
Molecular Genetics
This course studies the nature, replication, regulation, and mode of action of genetic material. It details the classical transmission genetics and modern molecular genetics, including current observations and concepts of the nature, organization, function, and regulation of the expression of genetic material.
Academic Supervisor: Girish Kumar Srivastava
Molecular Cell Biology
This course examines the organization and functioning of cells and cellular organelles at the molecular level, their processes, and their regulation. It stresses on the experimental approaches and structural/functional relationships in the cell.
Academic Supervisor: Girish Kumar Srivastava
Data Analysis
This course of data analysis examines the analytical and logical reasoning to gain information from the data. The main purpose of data analysis is to find meaning in data so that the derived knowledge can be used to make informed decisions. It involves the interpretation of data to determine patterns, relationships or trends. Data analysis is the most crucial part of any research.
Academic Supervisor: Alex Vuginshteyn
Numerical Optimization
This course deals with methods of solving optimization problems in finitely many variables, with or without constraints, sequential optimization problems involving random variables, control of uncertain dynamic systems, risk, feedback, and adaptivity.
Academic Supervisor: Leon Fidele Ruganzu Uwimbabazi
Applied Statistics
This course reviews the applicability and certainty of statistical tools, random variables analysis, and probability, and how they may be used in decision theory, and to estimate risk and uncertainty.
Academic Supervisor: Alex Vuginshteyn
Bioinformatics
This course of bioinformatics encompasses all aspects of biological information acquisition, processing, storage, distribution, analysis and interpretation that combines the tools of mathematics, computer science and biology with the aim of understanding the biological significance of a variety of data. It has been mostly applied to the mapping and interpretation of genome sequence data.
Academic Supervisor: Girish Kumar Srivastava
Scientific Research
This course of scientific research explains the main steps for conducting an investigation according to the scientific method: Make an observation, ask a question, form a hypothesis, or testable explanation, make a prediction based on the hypothesis, test the prediction, and use the results to make new hypotheses or predictions.
Academic Supervisor: Ashraf Elsayed Mohamed
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Bioinformatics Online via distance learning
Recommended Professional References.
Joining the proper association is the best way to become an updated professional.
Bircham International University graduates may join many professional associations. Membership requirements for each association may vary depending on the degree program, specialization and graduate resume en each occasion. BIU can not guarantee membership in all instances. BIU does not intermediate in these procedures. Bircham International University provides a list of available memberships and professional references from each faculty where some BIU graduates may belong. Contact directly the ones you select. More info...
AB3C - Associação Brasileira de Bioinformática e Biologia Computacional
BC - Bioinformatics Community
EBI - European Bioinformatics Institute
EMBnet - Global Bioinformatics Network - European Molecular Biology Network
EMBO - European Molecular Biology Organization
ICSTI - International Council for Scientific and Technical Information
IFIP - International Federation for Information Processing
ISCB - International Society for Computational Biology
IUPAB - International Union for Pure and Applied Biophysics
SEB - Sociedad Española de Bioestadística
SFB - Société Française de BioInformatique
SOLBIO - Sociedad Iberoamericana de Bioinformática
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Admission requirements - Bioinformatics
Specialist - Expert Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctor Ph.D. Degree.
For official admission status at Bircham distance education university; you need to send in a filled out, dated, and signed official Application for Admission. You may download this application form from the website or request it by email or mail. Please send this application and enclosed documents to our address. You may also submit this application and attached documents by email in a PDF Format. More info...
Bircham International University issues an admission certificate after receiving your complete application for admission. This document will show the amount of credits transferred and validated from previous education and experience, and the amount of credits required to complete the distance learning degree program's major. Bircham University can not perform this evaluation without the complete application for admission. More info...
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METHOD OF INSTRUCTION: Distance Learning Higher Education
This distance learning education program is completed by a traditional correspondence instruction method. Once you sign up for the course, Bircham International University will send you (to your mailing address) the suggested textbooks. After reading the book, you will be asked to write a 20 to 35 pages report that reflect your understanding of the book. This report is equivalent to the exam and can be submitted by email or mail. Bircham International University will evaluate your written work. If passed, BIU will issue the corresponding diploma. For more instructions about BIU pedagogy, tutoring, and evaluation, please read our distance learning education study guide. More info...
Students enrolling into this distance education program should be aware that:
1. Location: Bircham International University needs a functional geographical location to ship the book and materials for successful completion of this program of study.
2. Communication: Email, courier, phone are key communication instruments with Bircham University that play an important role in the progress and support of this program of study.
3. Capacity: Any impediment, physical or psychological, to read a book and write a report must be communicated to Bircham International University prior to enrollment into this distance learning program.
4. Technology: No specific technology is required to complete this distance education program.
5. Language: Book reading and report writing in other language than English must be requested (and approved by BIU) prior to enrollment in any distance learning program.
6. Discrimination: There is no discrimination with respect to race, color, gender, beliefs or religion.
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Duration - Bioinformatics Online via distance learning
For a program of 21 credits, the estimated time for completion is 21 weeks. For 45 credits, the estimated time for completion will be 45 weeks, and so on. Calculations are approximate. The length of each distance learning degree program is calculated based on an average of 15 hours of learning per week. It also depends on the number of validated credits from previous knowledge and the level of commitment to the studies. More info...
All information related to the distance learning degree programs is in English, although you may, upon request and approval, submit the required assignments in other languages.
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Faculty of Computer Science via distance learning
Bioinformatics Online
Specialist - Expert Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctor Ph.D. Degree.
