Artificial Intelligence in (Bio-)Chemical Engineering
The digital transition of the (bio)-chemical industry and research requires new intelligent knowledge and decision-making tools. The increasing availability of data and computational resources over the past decade has led to a resurgence of machine learning-based research. Artificial intelligence has significant advantages over traditional modeling techniques, including flexibility, accuracy, and speed of execution. Therefore, artificial
Food Forward: Innovations that will Feed the World
One of the major current challenges of science and society is to find sustainable solutions that meet the dietary needs of the rapidly growing human population and its increasing standard of living. The United Nations has predicted that the world food demand will rise by 70% by 2050. Current food systems are not sufficient to
Philosophy of AI (UvA)
In this course, we approach (the philosophy of) artificial intelligence (AI) from the perspective of theoretical philosophy. The course focuses on the discussion of the intelligence of artificial intelligence, in particular against the backdrop of the debate between nativists and empiricists. We will do so, following Cameron Buckner’s very recent book From Deep Learning to
Signal Processing
Digital signal processing is used in many modern computer sciences systems and applications. Examples are machine learning, artificial intelligence, and big data analysis; content recommenders in information systems; speech, music and image content based retrieval and searching; music and video compression; sensor data processing in embedded systems; bioinformatics and medical data analysis. This course deals
Molecular Genetics and Gene Technology
Het vak Moleculaire Genetica en Gentechnologie (MGG) bestaat uit een theoretisch deel (hoorcolleges en opdrachten) en een bijpassend praktisch deel. Bij het theoretische deel komen diverse aspecten van de Moleculaire Genetica ter sprake: DNA herstel mechanismen; DNA structuur (eu- en heterochromatine, DNA -en histon modificaties als essentiële onderdelen van epigenetica, mobiele DNA elementen); RNA (silencing,
Principles of Plant Breeding
Online version of the course plant breeding. E-learnings. This course introduces students to key principles of plant breeding. Plant breeding is the science-driven creative process of changing the traits of plants in order to develop new plant varieties. Several essential approaches and tools used in the process are discussed: different modes of reproduction, selection methods,
Structure and function of plants
In this course, the structure, development and physiology of plants is studied at the level of cells, tissues and the whole plant. The focus is on the form and function relationships with respect to the main functions of the plant. The course consists of a cell biological/structural part (with emphasis on cell structure and organisation,
Breeding for Abiotic Stress Tolerance
Abiotic stress is the stress imposed on plants by the non-living environment. Abiotic stress is responsible for huge yield losses in crops around the world. In this course we will assess the impact that abiotic stresses (like drought, salinity, nutrient deficiency, temperature) have on agricultural production, and provide you with knowledge and tools for successfully
Control Engineering
Besides a correct design or layout, good control systems are essential to guarantee that production systems operate and produce according the desired specifications. This course gives an introduction to classical control engineering approaches and discusses the standard methods and tools that are usually applied. The methods discussed in the course have a very wide application
Biology of Plants
In this introductory course on Plant biology, the focus is on understanding the development, structure and functioning of plants. Emphasis is placed on the relations between cellular and molecular processes at one side and the functioning of the whole plant in its environment at the other side. The course consists of a cell biological/structural part