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Bioinformation Technology (minor)
Basic information
Code:
ELEC3021
Extent:
25
ECTS
Curriculum:
2026–2028
2024–2026
2022–2024
Previous curricula
Level:
Intermediate studies
Language of learning:
English
Finnish
Target group:
All Aalto students
Teacher in charge:
Ari Koskelainen
Administrative contact:
Tuula Noponen
Organising department:
School common, ELEC
Organiser:
School of Electrical Engineering
Prerequisites:
Student answers for
Quotas and restrictions:
Students in the Bachelor’s Programme in Bioinformation Technology cannot choose this minor.
Application process:
All Aalto University students (except those in the Bachelor’s Programme in Bioinformation Technology) can choose this minor.
Content and structure of the minor
About the minor
After completing the minor in Bioinformation Technology, the student will be able to integrate technology into biological systems and apply an engineering approach to biological systems. The student will have knowledge of biological systems and the fundamental theories and concepts needed for acquiring and processing biological information, as well as in medical technology applications. The student will be familiar with key biophysical, physiological, and cell biological mechanisms and their operating principles. The student will have deepened their expertise on different themes based on their choice of elective courses.
Name of the minor in Swedish: Bioinformationsteknologi (biämne)
Name of the minor in Finnish: Bioinformaatioteknologia (sivuaine)
| Code | Course name | ECTS | Teaching |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBE-C2201 | Physiology | 5 | IV-V |
| ELEC-C8722 | Molecular and cell biology | 5 | II-III englanti |
| CS-C3240 | Machine Learning | 5 | I englanti |
Select at least 10 ECTS |
|||
| ELEC-D8710 | Principles of materials science | 5 | III-IV englanti |
| ELEC-C9620 | Basics of Electronic Circuits | 5 | I-II englanti |
| ELEC-C5232 | Digital Signal Processing | 5 | IV-V englanti |
| NBE-C2103 | Biophysics II: Light and Imaging | 5 | IV-V englanti |
| MS-C1342 | Linear Algebra | 5 | V englanti |
| MS-C1620 | Statistical Inference | 5 | III-IV englanti |
Please note that if you wish to continue your studies in the Master's Programme in Life Science Technologies, you should check the major-specific requirements and recommendations for choosing courses.
Previous curricula
Basic information
Code: ELEC3021
Extent: 25 ECTS
Curriculum: 2024–2026 2022–2024 2020–2022
Level: Intermediate studies
Language of learning: English Finnish
Theme: Health and wellbeing
Target group: All Aalto students
Teacher in charge: Ari Koskelainen
Administrative contact: Tuula Noponen
Organising department: School common, ELEC
School: School of Electrical Engineering
Prerequisites: Student answers for
Quotas and restrictions: No
Application process: No
Intended learning outcomes
After completing the minor in Bioinformation Technology, the student will be able to integrate technology into biological systems and apply an engineering approach to biological systems. The student will have knowledge of biological systems and the fundamental theories and concepts needed for acquiring and processing biological information, as well as in medical technology applications. The student will be familiar with key biophysical, physiological, and cell biological mechanisms and their operating principles. The student will have deepened their expertise on different themes based on their choice of elective courses.
| Code | Course name | ECTS | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
|
NBE-C2101 or NBE-C2103 |
Biofysiikka (in Finnish) or Biophysics II (in English) |
5 | III-IV |
| NBE-C2201 | Physiology | 5 | III-IV |
| ELEC-C8722* 1 | Molecular and cell biology | 5 | IV-V |
Select at least 10 ECTS |
|||
| ELEC-D8721* | Short course of measuring the biological phenomena | 5 | I-V |
| CS-C3240 | Machine Learning | 5 | I |
|
ELEC-C9420 or PHYS-C0253 |
Introduction to Quantum Technology or Quantum Mechanics 1 |
5 |
II V |
| ELEC-D8710 | Principles of materials science | 5 | III-IV |
| ELEC-C9620 | Basics of Electronic Circuits | 5 | I-II |
| MS-C1620 | Statistical Inference | 5 | III-IV |
| CHEM-A1211 | Principles of General Chemistry | 5 | I |
*Teaching language Finnish, but an English implementation available. Contact the responsible teacher.
1 If the compulsory courses of the minor (or corresponding courses) are included in your major, select courses from the optional list so that the extent of the minor is met.
Please note that if you wish to continue your studies in the Master's Programme in Life Science Technologies, you should check the major-specific requirements and recommendations for choosing courses.
Code: ELEC3021
Extent: 25 ECTS
Curriculum: 2024–2026
Level: Bachelor Masters
Language of instruction: English Finnish
Theme: Health and wellbeing
Teacher in charge: Ari Koskelainen
Administrative contact: Tuula Noponen
Organising department: School of Electrical Engineering
Target group: All Aalto students
Prerequisites: Student answers for
Quotas and restrictions: No
Application process: No
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory courses | 15 | ||
|
NBE-C2101 or |
Biofysiikka (in Finnish) or Biophysics II (in English) |
5 | III-IV |
| NBE-C2201 | Physiology | 5 | III-IV |
| ELEC-C8722* | Molecular and cell biology* | 5 | IV-V |
| Optional courses Select at least 10 ECTS |
10 | ||
| ELEC-D8721* | Short course of measuring the biological phenomena* | 5 | I-V |
| CS-C3240 | Machine Learning | 5 | |
|
ELEC-C9420 or |
Introduction to Quantum Technology or Quantum Mechanics |
5 |
I-II II |
| ELEC-D8710 | Principles of materials science | 5 | III-IV |
| ELEC-C9600 | Electronic Circuits | 5 | IV-V |
| MS-C1620 | Statistical Inference | 5 | III-IV |
| CHEM-C1220 | Principles of General and Organic Chemistry | 5 | I |
*Teaching language Finnish, but an English implementation available. Contact the responsible teacher.
If the compulsory courses of the minor (or corresponding courses) are included in your major, select courses from the optional list so that the extent of the minor is met.
Perustiedot
Biämne på svenska: Bioinformationsteknologi
Minor in English: Bioinformation Technology
Koodi: ELEC3021
Laajuus: 25 op
Kieli: Suomi
Vastuuopettaja: Ari Koskelainen
Kohderyhmä: Kaikki Aallon opiskelijat.
Haku: Ei erillistä hakua.
Kiintiöt ja rajoitukset: Ei.
Esitiedot: -
Sivuaineen sisältö ja rakenne
| Koodi | Nimi | Op | Periodi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakolliset opinnot | 15 | ||
| NBE-C2101 | Biofysiikka | 5 | III-IV |
| NBE-C2201 | Fysiologia | 5 | III-IV |
| ELEC-C8722 | Molekyyli- ja solubiologia | 5 | IV-V |
| Valinnaiset opinnot: Valitse seuraavista vähintään 10 op. | 10 | ||
| ELEC-D8721 | Biologisten ilmiöiden lyhyet mittaukset | 5 | I-V |
| CS-C3240 | Machine Learning | 5 | III-IV |
| ELEC-C3220 | Kvantti-ilmiöt | 5 | IV-V |
| ELEC-D8710 | Principles of materials science | 5 | III-IV |
| ELEC-C4210 | Sähkötekniikka ja elektroniikka | 5 | I-II |
| MS-C1620 | Statistical Inference | 5 | III-IV |
| CHEM-C1220 | Principles of General and Organic Chemistry | 5 | I |
Huomaathan, että jos haluat jatkaa opintojasi Life Science Technologies –maisteriohjelmassa, sinun kannattaa tarkistaa pääaineiden vaatimukset ja suositukset kurssien valinnasta.
Perustiedot
Biämne på svenska: Bioinformationsteknologi
Minor in English: Bioinformation Technology
Koodi: ELEC3021
Laajuus: 25 op
Kieli: Suomi
Vastuuopettaja: Ari Koskelainen
Kohderyhmä: Kaikki Aallon opiskelijat.
Haku: Ei erillistä hakua.
Kiintiöt ja rajoitukset: Ei.
Esitiedot: -
Sivuaineen sisältö ja rakenne
| Koodi | Nimi | Op | Periodi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakolliset opinnot | 10 | ||
| NBE-C2201 | Fysiologia | 5 | III-IV |
| ELEC-C8722 | Molekyyli- ja solubiologia | 5 | IV-V |
| Valinnaiset opinnot | 15 | ||
| Valitse seuraavista vähintään 15 op. | |||
| ELEC-D8721 | Biologisten ilmiöiden lyhyet mittaukset | 5 | I-V |
| NBE-C2101 | Biofysiikka | 5 | III-IV |
| CS-C3160 | Data Science | 5 | II |
| CHEM-A2250 | Fysikaalinen kemia BioIT:lle | 5 | I-II |
| ELEC-C3220 | Kvantti-ilmiöt | 5 | IV-V |
| CHEM-A1220 | Orgaaninen kemia BioIT:lle | 5 | IV-V |
| ELEC-D8710 | Principles of materials science | 5 | III-IV |
| ELEC-C4210 | Sähkötekniikka ja elektroniikka | 5 | I-II |
| MS-C1620 | Statistical inference | 5 | III-IV |
Huomaathan, että jos haluat jatkaa opintojasi Life Science Technologies –maisteriohjelmassa, sinun kannattaa tarkistaa pääaineiden vaatimukset ja suositukset kurssien valinnasta.
Sivuaineen perustiedot
Koodi: ELEC3021
Laajuus: 25 op
Kieli: Suomi
Sivuaineen vastuuopettaja / vastuuprofessori: Ari Koskelainen
Kohderyhmä: Kaikki Aallon opiskelijat.
Haku: Ei erillistä hakua.
Kiintiöt ja rajoitukset: Ei.
Esitiedot: -
Sivuaineen nimi muilla kielillä: Bioinformationsteknologi / Bioinformation Technology
Sivuaineen sisältö ja rakenne
| Koodi | Nimi | Op | Periodi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakolliset opinnot | 10 | ||
| NBE-C2201 | Fysiologia | 5 | III-IV |
| ELEC-C8722 | Molekyyli- ja solubiologia | 5 | IV-V |
| Valinnaiset opinnot | 15 | ||
| Valitse seuraavista vähintään 15 op. | |||
| ELEC-D8721 | Biologisten ilmiöiden lyhyet mittaukset | 5 | I-V |
| NBE-C2101 | Biofysiikka | 5 | III-IV |
| CS-C3160 | Data Science | 5 | II |
| CHEM-A2250 | Fysikaalinen kemia BioIT:lle | 5 | I-II |
| ELEC-C3220 | Kvantti-ilmiöt | 5 | IV-V |
| CHEM-A1220 | Orgaaninen kemia BioIT:lle | 5 | IV-V |
| ELEC-D8710 | Principles of materials science | 5 | III-IV |
| ELEC-C4210 | Sähkötekniikka ja elektroniikka | 5 | I-II |
| MS-C2104 | Tilastollisen analyysin perusteet | 5 | III-IV |
Huomaathan, että jos haluat jatkaa opintojasi Life Science Technologies –maisteriohjelmassa, sinun kannattaa tarkistaa pääaineiden vaatimukset ja suositukset kurssien valinnasta.