IDENTIFYING DATA 2019_20
Subject (*) SYSTEMS OF MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Code 19204105
Study programme
Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology (2009)
 Cycle 1st
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
6 Compulsory Third
Language
Català
Department Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Coordinator
BLAY OLIVÉ, MARIA TERESA
 E-mail mteresa.blay@urv.cat
maria.guirro@urv.cat
ricardo.rodriguez@urv.cat
nuria.canela@urv.cat
francesca.manocchio@urv.cat
Lecturers
BLAY OLIVÉ, MARIA TERESA
GUIRRO CASTELLNOU, MARIA
RODRÍGUEZ CALVO, RICARDO
CANELA CANELA, NÚRIA
MANOCCHIO , FRANCESCA
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General description and relevant information Introduction to systems biology and the use of omics techniques

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A7 Be able to search, obtain, analyse and interpret information from the main biological databases: genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, metabolomics, taxonomic and other, as well as bibliographic data, and use basic bioinformatics tools.
 A8 Analyse appropriately data and experimental results from the fields of biotechnology with statistical techniques and be able to interpret it.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 CT3 Solve problems critically, creatively and innovatively in their field.
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A7 Know the molecular biology of systems to its genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic and metabolomic aspects.
 A8 Know the molecular biology of systems to its genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic and metabolomic aspects.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 CT3 Identify the situation as a problem in the field and be sufficiently motivated to face up to it. (Understanding)
Follow a systematic method to divide a problem into parts, identify the causes and apply the knowledge specific to the discipline. (Analysis)
Design a new solution by using all the resources necessary to cope with the problem. (Creativity)
Include the details of the proposed solution in a realistic model. (Innovation)
Reflect on the model proposed, find shortcomings and suggest improvements. (Evaluation)
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
1. Introduction to omics.
2. Genomics: concepts, methodology and applications.
3. Transcriptomics: concepts, methodology and applications.
4. Proteomic: concepts, methodology and applications.
5. Metabolomics: concepts, methodology and applications.
6. Identification of biological systems based on ontologies of the "gene ontology" project.
7. Development of computer resources for the analysis of systems based on MySql.
8. Structural equations system application in the analysis of biological systems.

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
 Hours outside the classroom
 (**) Total hours
Introductory activities
1 0 1
Lecture
A7
 29 44 73
Seminars
A8
CT3
 14 21 35
IT-based practicals in computer rooms
A8
CT3
 15 22 37
Personal attention
4 0 4
 
Short-answer objective tests
A7
 1 0 1
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Activities aimed to making contact and collecting information from students and presentation of the subject.
Lecture Presentation of the subject contents.
Seminars In-depth work of a topic (monograph). Extension of the contents given in the lectures sessions.
IT-based practicals in computer rooms Apply on a practical level, the theory of a domain of knowledge in a specific context- Practical exercises through ICT.
Personal attention Reserved time to contact directly with the students, to solve queries and guide them in the learning process.

Personalized attention
Description
Reserved time for students, to solve queries and guide them in the learning process. Contact anton.romeu@urv.cat; mteresa.blay@urv.cat. The visiting hours are fixed by the professor and subject, and it is also recommended to use ''moodle'' to communicate with the teacher.

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Seminars
A8
CT3
 Final work. 25
IT-based practicals in computer rooms
A8
CT3
 Final work. 25
Short-answer objective tests
A7
 Tests which includes direct questions about a specific aspect . 50
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

The 2nd call consists of a theoretical test.

The seminars and practical grades are saved for the 2nd call. To pass the subject, it is essential the assistance to the practical sessions, as well as the realisation of the seminars.

Sources of information

Basic Twyman, RM, Principles of proteomics, 2004, Taylor and Francis
Timothy, D and JR Yates, Proteomics for Biological Discovery, 2006, Wiley-Liss
Figeys, D, Industrial Proteomics. Applications for Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals, 2006, Wiley-Interscience

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Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
TECHNIQUES IN BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY/19204104
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