Algorithms for Network-based Bioinformatics
We will cover topics such as complex network models to characterise and analyse biological systems, approaches to infer network structures from given biological measurements, strategies of network enhancement through network integration, predictions based on network structures, and graph generation (molecular design). Specifically, the course contains the following topics: Background on molecular data: systems biology, data-driven
Societal Challenges & Innovation Theory
The analysis of innovation processes is much more powerful when using theories of socio-technical change and innovation. Theories of socio-technical change and innovation can be a powerful tool to understand and help solve some of the grand challenges that our society faces. The course focuses on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), like SDG 3
Climate Smart Agriculture
Agriculture contributes significantly to global warming through large scale greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time many agriculture systems are vulnerable to climate change and without adaptation global food production could significantly reduce affecting food security. In response to these challenges the concept of climate smart agriculture has been developed. Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) aims to
Molecular Systems Biology
Nowadays increasing numbers of complete genomic sequences are available and methods have been developed to study system wide gene expression, protein abundances and interactions and metabolite formation. Systems biology integrates the results of the different omics techniques in order to understand how they work together by using dedicated analysis and visualisation techniques (e.g. machine learning,
Bioinformatics, Data Analysis
De ontwikkeling van steeds nieuwe en betere high-throughput assay technologieën transformeert de moleculaire biologie in een razendsnel tempo. Sequencing van volledige genomen en de mogelijkheid om RNA, eiwitten, metabolieten en hun interacties op grote schaal (genoom-breed) te meten brengen een revolutie teweeg in biologisch onderzoek. Voor het eerst komen verschillende soorten data kwantitatief beschikbaar, en
Bioinformatics, Data Analysis
De ontwikkeling van steeds nieuwe en betere high-throughput assay technologieën transformeert de moleculaire biologie in een razendsnel tempo. Sequencing van volledige genomen en de mogelijkheid om RNA, eiwitten, metabolieten en hun interacties op grote schaal (genoom-breed) te meten brengen een revolutie teweeg in biologisch onderzoek. Voor het eerst komen verschillende soorten data kwantitatief beschikbaar, en
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
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
The Science of Food Systems
The Science of Food Systems course is an introductory course that takes place in the third period of the first year of the Bachelor’s programme Global Sustainability Science. In 2024 the course will run for the first time from February (week 6) to April (week 15), during 10 weeks. This is a track-specific course embedded
Plant Development & Environment
Plants are continuously challenged by sometimes life-threatening changes in their environment. These can severely impact their development and even kill plants. Interestingly, plants can flexibly adjust their development to deal with these environmental changes. They can for example adjust root anatomy to resist drought, overall root architecture to forage for nutrients, and shoot architecture to