BIOS1100 – Introduction to computational models for Biosciences
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
We can often understand more of a complex system by examining simplified models of it. This course gives an introduction to creating and experimenting with simple models of biological systems. The computer and the programming language Python are used to create a virtual biological laboratory to find solutions to problems derived from genetics, evolution, ecology and bioinformatics.
Learning outcome
After completing this course, you
- can perform basic Python programming using selected data structures, functions and modules, as well as loops and conditionals
- can organize biological data, read and write such data to and from files and create graphical representations
- can model simple biological systems, mathematically and using programming
- can document, present and communicate models of simple biological systems
Admission to the course
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for?in Studentweb.
Special admission requirements
In addition to fulfilling the?Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:
- Mathematics R1 (or Mathematics S1 and S2)
And in addition one of these:
- Mathematics R2
- Physics (1+2)
- Chemistry (1+2)
- Biology (1+2)
- Information technology (1+2)
- Geosciences (1+2)
- Technology and theories of research (1+2)
Mathematics R2 was a requirement up until and including the study year 2021/2022, as part of a trial arrangement. From and including the study year 2022/2023, Mathematics R2 is no longer a requirement.
The special admission requirements may also be covered by?equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies?(in Norwegian).
Overlapping courses
- 7 credits overlap with GEO1040 – Introduction to programming with applications in geosciences (discontinued).
- 7 credits overlap with GEO-KJM1040 – Introduction to programming with applications in geosciences and in chemistry (discontinued).
- 7 credits overlap with IN1900 – Introduction to Programming with Scientific Applications.
- 7 credits overlap with INF1100 – Introduction to programming with scientific applications (continued).
- 7 credits overlap with IN-KJM1900 – Introduction to Programming for Chemists.
- 7 credits overlap with IN-GEO1900 – Introduction to Programming for Geosciences.
- 6 credits overlap with IN1000 – Introduction to Object-oriented Programming.
- 5 credits overlap with MAT-IN1105 – Programming, Modelling and Computations.
- 5 credits overlap with MAT-INF1100L – Programming, Modelling and Computations (continued).
- 5 credits overlap with JUS5080 – Programming for lawyers.
- 5 credits overlap with JUR1080 – Programming for lawyers (discontinued).
- 4 credits overlap with INF1000 – Introduction to object-oriented programming (continued).
- 4 credits overlap with INF1001 – Grunnkurs i objektorientert programmering (discontinued).
Teaching
The weekly schedule consists of:
Lectures
Participatory live coding
Organized group tutorials with learning assistants (mandatory)
Open hour: working with exercises with learning assistants present
Have a look at the semester page for further information.
Mandatory assignments?must be approved and mandatory attendance registered before the student can attend the exam.?
Approved mandatory coursework?is?valid for 5 years.
Attendance at the first lecture is mandatory, also for those on the waiting list. You will lose your seat on the course if notice is not given to the student administration studieinfo@ibv.uio.no prior to the first lecture.
Submission of compulsory assignments is required.?
Access to teaching
A student who has completed compulsory instruction and coursework and has had these approved, is not entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework. A student who has been admitted to a course, but who has not completed compulsory instruction and coursework or had these approved, is entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework, depending on available capacity.
Examination
Final written exam which counts 100% towards the final grade.?
Mandatory assignments?must be approved and mandatory attendance registered before the student can attend the exam.?
Examination support material
Some examination support material will be made available during the exam.
Language of examination
The examination text is only given in Norwegian (bokm?l). You may submit your response in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Resit an examination
This course offers both postponed and resit of examination. Read more:
More about examinations at UiO
- Use of sources and citations
- Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.