Synthetic Biology: Modelling (P02989)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : INF-P-SBM

Synthetic biology is the rational design and synthesis of biological devices which display predictable functional behaviour. This course will examine the emerging technologies that are enabling synthetic biology from design through to optimisation principles. This course will bring in elements from Biology, Chemistry, Engineering and Informatics. The course will focus on computational modelling in support of design, verification and optimization of biological devices.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : For Informatics PG and final year MInf students only, or by special permission of the School.

Variants

? This course has variants for part year visiting students, as follows

Synthetic Biology: Modelling (VS1) (Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2))

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Life Science Computing, (School of Informatics, Schedule O)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
29/09/2008	15:00	15:50	Room 4.01, David Hume Tower	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	15:00	15:50	Central
Lecture	Thursday	15:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the core technologies and principles underlying Synthetic Biology.
2. Discuss topical issues in Synthetic Biology research and development.
3. Discuss the interplay between Informatics, Biology, Chemistry and Engineering that is enabling de novo biological design.
4. Critically evaluate literature in the area of Synthetic Biology.
5. Design and/or optimise new biological pathways using simulation packages.
6. Discuss modelling techniques for synthetic systems.