Major Systems Biology Research Project BSB

URL study guide

https://studiegids.vu.nl/en/courses/2024-2025/XM_0104

Course Objective

Upon completion of the Major Systems Biology Research Project, you will be able to perform independent research in the domain of Systems Biology. Objectives of the course:
- To understand a research problem in a specific field and translate this to a solution using computational methods and/or quantitative experiments [applying knowledge and understanding, making judgements, learning skills].
- To use balanced mathematics, molecular biology and programming skills to perform research in Systems Biology [(applying) knowledge and understanding].
- To focus on a specialised topic in depth, and understand and judge research in context of current scientific literature [applying knowledge and understanding, making judgements].
- To practise professional skills, such as planning a research project and cooperating with other specialists in a complex research setting [communication skills, learning skills].

Course Content

o You need to gain between 42-60 EC from a Minor and Major Research Project for your Bioinformatics and Systems Biology MSc degree. o The Major has a minimum duration of 30 ECTS (5 months). o The Major has a maximum duration of 60 ECTS (10 months). o Minor and Major Research Projects must be on a different topic. o The Major Systems Biology Research Project needs to be within the field of Systems Biology, and needs to contain a molecular / cellular biology component, and a quantitative component focused on interpretation at the system level. o Research projects should have sufficient modelling, data analysis and systems biology components, as determined by your VU/UvA examiner o You cannot start your Major Research Project before you have completed all your compulsory and specialisation courses For detailed information on the research projects please see: https://canvas.vu.nl/courses/36860/pages/research-projects.

Teaching Methods

This course consists of an individual research project.

Method of Assessment

Formal assessment:Project proposal [Feedback + Pass/Fail] GO/NO-GO assessment [Feedback + Pass/Fail] Professional development [Feedback + Grade 20%] Research competence [Feedback + Grade 40%] (assessed based on thesis, presentation and defence) Research thesis [Feedback + Grade 30%] Presentations [Feedback + Grade 10%] For more details, please see the Research Project Assessment Plan and Grading Rubrics provided on Canvas.

Target Audience

This course is only open to students in the Master Bioinformatics and Systems Biology.

Custom Course Registration

Please make sure you register via VU.nl before you start this course. You will need to (re)register for the course in the academic year you are aiming to hand in your thesis.

Entry Requirements

You cannot start your Major Research Project before you have passed at least 42 EC (7 courses), of which at least 30 EC (5 courses) out of the compulsory courses or Systems Biology specialisation courses. See the TER for the specific rules.