(M.Tech.) Master of Technology in Bioinformatics Syllabus

  • course years 2 Years
  • type of course Post Graduate
  • course stream Engineering
  • course type Full Time

Explore advanced bioinformatics concepts. Study genomics, computational biology, data analysis, and more. Develop expertise in using technology to analyze biological data.

Syllabus & Subjects of Master of Technology in Bioinformatics

The Master of Technology (M.Tech) program in Bioinformatics is at the intersection of biology, computer science, and data analysis. It's a field dedicated to harnessing the power of computational tools and techniques to understand complex biological systems, analyze biological data, and make significant contributions to various domains such as genomics, proteomics, and drug discovery. The syllabus for this program is meticulously designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to work on cutting-edge research and applications in the field of bioinformatics. From molecular biology to statistical analysis, this program covers a wide range of subjects that enable students to tackle the challenges of the rapidly evolving life sciences industry.

Four semesters form the duration of the two-year M.Tech in Bioinformatics program. A distinct syllabus is used for each semester. The topics for each semester of the M.Tech in Bioinformatics are listed below:

Semesters Subjects
Semester I Algorithms for Bioinformatics
Advanced Biochemistry and Immunology
Bioinformatics - Techniques and Applications
Numerical and Biostatistical Methods
Elective-I
Semester II Applications of Mat-lab in Bioinformatics
Functional Genomics and Proteomics
Structural Bioinformatics
Elective-II
Semester III Seminar / Industrial Training
Project Work - Phase I
Elective-III
Semester IV Project Work - Phase II
Elective-IV
Elective-V
Elective Subjects Advanced Biology
Metabolic Engineering
Computational Chemistry
Microarray Bioinformatics
Macromolecular Biophysics
Molecular Mechanics and Simulation
Systems Biology - Models and Approaches
Unix & Java
Computer-Aided Drug Designing
Molecular Dynamics
Perl for Bioinformatics
Python for Bioinformatics

Projects

To better understand how machine learning is used in healthcare, particularly bioinformatics, here are five fascinating projects.

(i). Bioinformatics and Security: Discover data management practices and security protocols in the bioinformatics research and industry

(ii). Commercialization of Bioinformatics Research: Identifying potential commercial applications of bioinformatics research results and developing a plan for their successful commercialization.

(iii). Bioinformatics Workflow Optimization: Analyses existing bioinformatics workflows and identify areas for optimization and performance improvement. Develop strategies and tools to improve data analysis, streamline computational processes, and increase overall productivity in bioinformatics research.

(iv). Introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Bioinformatics: Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Techniques on Bioinformatics Research and Applications. Assess the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI into existing workflows and develop strategies for successful adoption.

(v) Bioinformatics Compliance: Examines regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements for bioinformatics, such as privacy, data protection, and intellectual property rights. Develop policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and reduce legal risks in bioinformatics projects

(vi). Ethical Issues in Bioinformatics: Examine ethical issues related to bioinformatics research and applications, such as B. Confidentiality, data ownership, and potential discrimination issues. Develop a framework or guidelines for ethics and practices in bioinformatics projects.

(vii)Technology Transfer and Commercialization of Academic Research: Learn strategies for effective technology transfer and commercialization of bioinformatics research conducted by academic institutions.

Reference Books

M.Tech in Bioinformatics books provide students with both a thorough general review of the subject matter and a close examination of their specific area of expertise. The following are some of the books for reference:

Name of Author Name of Book
David W. Mount Bioinformatics: Sequence and Genome Analysis
Arthur M. Lesk Introduction to Bioinformatics
Phillip Compeau and Pavel Pevzner Bioinformatics Algorithms: An Active Learning Approach
Marketa J. Zvelebil and Jeremy O. Baum Understanding Bioinformatics
Michael Agostino and Peter Sterk Practical Bioinformatics
S. R. Gautam Bioinformatics: Approaches and Applications
Ralf Blossey Computational Biology: A Statistical Mechanics Perspective
R. Duraiswamy and G. Muralidharan Computational Biology
Des Higgins and Willie Taylor Bioinformatics: Sequence, Structure, and Databanks: A Practical Approach



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