| |
Bioinformatics is a young and dynamic field. The integration of
knowledge from biology and computer science requires a significant educational
effort. Our Distance Education and Training Department serves as the base
for the following educational activities:
- Dynamic Programing is a predominant programming technique in
biosequence analysis. Until recently, developing successful DP
algorithms was a matter of experience, talent and luck. There
was no guidance in finding the all-important DP
recurrences.
Algebraic Dynamic Programming (ADP) is a new method to design and implement, tune, test and
teach Dynamic Programming algorithms. Compared to the traditional style, ADP provides a much
higher level of abstraction, helping to solve more sophisticated problems with better chances of
success.
- A WWW-based practical course on
Sequence Analysis with Distributed Resources, which has
been translated into several languages and is regularly offered at various
locations.
- Reports on two student projects via tele-cooperation: The
virtual Study Project Agency.
- An award-winning virtual BioComputing Course was run in 1995 and
1996. Our VSNS
BioComputing Division WWW site includes a hypertext
coursebook on sequence analysis, our experiences teaching the
subject to a worldwide audience via the Internet, and a
layman's introduction into the fascinating world of
biocomputing.
- A list of current activities in bioinformatics education, including
our local curriculum.
|