Module Number

BIOINF4377 (entspricht BIO-4377) 		Module Title

From Open Data to Open Science 		Lecture Type(s)

Seminar
ECTS 3
Work load
- Contact time
- Self study
Workload:
90 h
Class time:
30 h / 2 SWS
Self study:
60 h
Duration 1 Semester
Frequency Irregular
Language of instruction English
Type of Exam

Written term paper and oral presentation (on grounds of the term paper)
Content

In this seminar, we will discuss publicly available biomedical data sets, which consist of repositories for molecular data, imaging dara and aggregated data (such as www.ourworldindata.org). We will learn about access methods as well as input methods for these type of data. Furthermore, we will discuss the role of metadata, aspects of data security and technical methods for partitioning data. Finally, we will discuss aspects of Open Science - in particular how transparency and participation in the research process can make it more effective.
Objectives

In this seminar, students get an understanding of the basic principles of Open Data and Open Science. The learn methods for implementing, publishing and re-using open data as well as how to analyze them statistically. Through intensive review of the current literature, students get to know the current data landscape in biomedical research.
Allocation of credits / grading
Type of Class
Status
SWS
Credits
Type of Exam
Exam duration
Evaluation
Calculation
of Module (%)
Prerequisite for participation There are no specific prerequisites.
Lecturer / Other Nahnsen
Literature

Literatur:
Originalarbeiten und zusätzliche Literatur wird am Anfang des Seminars bekannt gegeben.

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Literature:
Original reseach papers and additonal literature; will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Last offered Wintersemester 2022
Planned for Wintersemester 2024
Assigned Study Areas BIO-SEM, INFO-INFO, MEDI-APPL, MEDI-INFO, MEDZ-SEM, ML-CS