Benjamin Ulfenborg
Senior Lecturer in BioInformatics
School of Bioscience
Methods and tools for software development in bioinformatics G2F
Course, Bachelor's (1st cycle),
7.5 credits,
BI503G
Application
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Autumn 2025, Location: Skövde, Pace of study: 50%
Application
Application is done after nomination.
Course syllabus, with reading list
When? Where? How?
Study period: 3 November 2025 - 18 January 2026
Location: Skövde, Campus, Daytime
Pace of study: 50%
Admission Requirements
Prerequisites for this course are the following passed courses: BI122G Introduction to Computational Tools for Bioinformatics G1N and BI319G Expression Analysis with R and BI121G Bioinformatic Analysis with Python G1N (or the equivalent).
Since the level of progression of the course is G2F the prerequisites are at least 60 credits in one or both of the subjects bioinformatics and bioscience, where the courses above are included.
Selection
Guaranteed admission.
Language
The courses are conducted in English.
Development of advanced software for analysis of biological data poses several challenges for the programmer. In this course you will learn how to use central tools for development of robust and portable software within bioinformatics.
This course covers a number of tools and methods for development of advanced software in bioinformatics. The main course content includes how to work with version control of source code, how to package software in discrete environments, how to develop software as a team in a structured way, and how to combine different software into analysis pipelines. Lectures and computer exercises are combined to present the theory and promote practical experience. The course assumes knowledge of Unix and programming experience in Python and R.
