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Introduction to AI in bioinformatics

Course Start: January 18, 2027

(BI763A) This course provides a introduction into the evolution and use of AI in biology, with a focus on machine learning techniques. Students will explore both supervised and unsupervised approaches, particularly deep learning, and learn when and how to apply them in biological contexts. Through hands-on programming, students will implement and evaluate AI models, while also developing critical skills for structuring and preparing data-driven analyses in life sciences.

Info

  • Type: University Course
  • Organization: University of Skövde
  • Start Date: January 18, 2027
  • Language: English
  • Place: Skövde, Campus, Dagtid
  • Speed: 50%
Course Information

Photo: Rebecka Thor, Högskolan i Skövde

Objectives

After completion of the course, the student shall be able to:

  • describe the historical and current developments in the field of AI, with emphasis on machine
    learning applied to biological data,
  • in an in-depth manner explain and motivate when and how to use supervised and unsupervised
    learning in biological settings,
  • in an in-depth manner explain how machine learning, with focus on deep learning, are designed
    and used for supervised and unsupervised learning,
  • use programming platforms and libraries to implement and evaluate AI models in biological data
    settings,
  • critically evaluate strategies to prepare and structure a machine learning analysis.

Course type: University level, Advanced
Course duration: 7.5 ECTS