SysBio Courses

Courses of the Systems Biology Program

• Compulsory Introduction Course: Systems Approaches in Biology (3 ECTS)

The aim of this course is to experience and understand systems biology as a scientific process for hypothesis generation in complex and dynamic situations and networks. By introducing research and technologies in the program, it illustrates how concepts of systems biology are used to solve biological problems. The corner stone of the course is interdisciplinary team work on developing a research plan. Moreover, the course addresses challenges within the PhD and effective communication.

The next course will take place in winter 2025

The introduction course “Systems Approaches in Biology” is mandatory. It should be taken in the first year but not later than 18 months after the start of the doctoral studies.

• Advanced Block Course: Computational Biology (3 ECTS)

The course content builds on the "Introduction Course: Systems Approaches in Biology" and on general background related to computational biology. Background knowledge will be important in the areas of probability and statistics, linear algebra, calculus, dynamic systems (ODEs / PDEs), and basic programming skills.
The course lectures are complemented by team work on case studies based on the participants' own PhD projects.

The next course is planned to take place in June 2025

The advanced course builds on the contents of the introduction course and is the ideal continuation to fulfill the required course work credits. However, SysBio students may also opt to complete course work from the Biomedicine PhD Program instead.