Systems Biology Modelling

lbrai2219  2020-2021  Louvain-la-Neuve

Systems Biology Modelling
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change, in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
3 credits
30.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Draye Xavier (coordinator); Javaux Mathieu; Lobet Guillaume;
Language
French
Main themes
- Introduction to systems biology
- Introduction to notions of dynamic and compartmentalized networks
- Mathematical formalisms and software tools for the exploration of omics data
- Initiation to modelling (practicals)
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 a. Contribution of this activity to the program learning outcomes
M1.1, M1.2, M2.2, M2.3, M3.1, M3.6, M4.4, M6.1, M6.3, M6.4
b. Learning outcome specifics for this activity
At the end of the course, the student is able to :
·       approach the functioning of an organism in a systems framework and at multiple scales ;
·       explain the specifics of systems biology
·       recognise and understand a systems biology methodology
·       explore the litterature with professional databases (e.g. Scopus), contact and discuss with researchers in the field
·       present a subject in a synthetic and pedagocis way to the student room
 
Content
Introduction to systems biology and biological systems modeling. The models considered are plant structure-function models (FSPM) and crop growth models (CGM).
Teaching methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

The course takes the form of project-based learning. Students observe plants in the field, quantitatively describe their architecture taking into account information found in the literature and formalize their growth and development based on a mathematical model of the FSPM type provided to them at the beginning of the course.
Evaluation methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

The student is evaluated in groups on the basis of the quality and rigour of the project they present at the end of the course.
Other information
This course can be given in English.
Online resources
FSPM executable and source code.
Faculty or entity
AGRO


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in Agricultural Bioengineering

Master [120] in Environmental Bioengineering

Master [120] in Chemistry and Bioindustries