Discrete Biological Models (2008/2009)

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Course code
4S01908
Name of lecturer
Giuditta Franco
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5
Academic sector
INF/01 - INFORMATICS
Language of instruction
Italian
Location
VERONA
Period
3° Q dal Apr 20, 2009 al Jun 19, 2009.

Lesson timetable

Learning outcomes

The goal of this course is to give the students a basis in the application of mathematical structures and computational models to describe and discuss phenomena occurring in nature. DNA, Membrane, and Light based algorithms, together to some traditional models, are proposed along with case studies to describe biological processes, and to solve relevant NP complete problems.

Syllabus

General aspects and definition of different classes of models
Introduction to discrete models
Differential biological models, and recurrence equations
Markov Chains
Formal Languages and Grammars for biological aggregation
Analysis of DNA behavior by PCR
Trees and membrane models
Graphs and biological networks
Petri Nets
Models and problems of Natural Computing

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral exam

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