Science Postgraduate Degrees

...graduate course on the design and analysis of algorithms, covering several advanced topics not studied in typical introductory courses on algorithms...

...(minimum spanning trees, shortest paths, minimum cuts); geometric algorithms (convex hulls, linear programming in fixed or arbitrary dimension)...

...privacy and security issues; medical expertsystems; introduction to bioinformatics. Case studies and guest lectures describe contemporary systems and research projects... Learn about: Medical training...

...dataset to integrate classroom topics. We plan to give a handful of modest homework assignments to complement and reinforce material taught in the class... Learn about: Medical training...

...The technical focus of the course includes decision analysis, knowledge-based systems (qualitative and quantitative), learning systems... Learn about: Medical training, Artificial Intelligence...

...such as microarrays (expression, protein-DNA interactions, chromatin structure); statistical data analysis, predictive and causal inference... Learn about: Data analysis, Cell Biology...

...Why don't we have eyes in the back of our heads? How does modern genomics illustrate and challenge the field? Lectures: 2 sessions / week, 1.5 hours...

...how sequence differences between individuals lead to phenotypic differences in gene expression, disease predisposition, or response to treatment. Sessions...

...are computationally hard for a variety of complexity classes. Along the way, the class will create many interesting gadgets, learn many hardness proof styles...

...for designing electronic circuits as part of complete sensor systems. Topics covered include: basic electronics circuits, principles of accuracy... Learn about: Mechanical Engineering, Medical training, Team Training...

...approaches to polynomial systems, with a view towards methods that simultaneously incorporate both elements. We will study both the complex and real cases...

...Laser principles: Single- and multi-mode laser dynamics, Q-switching, Active and passive mode-locking; Pulse characterization: Autocorrelation...

...Matrix methods and coupled mode theory are applied to resonator structures such as distributed feedback lasers, tunable lasers and microring devices... Learn about: GCSE Physics...

...of normal and abnormal parturition will be covered as well as the pathophysiology of the breast and disorders of lactation. Fetal asphyxia and its consequences... Learn about: Growth and Development...

...sensory systems, from transduction to perception; motor systems; and higher brain functions dealing with memory, language, and affective disorders. Lectures... Learn about: Cell Biology...

...We translate clinical understanding into analysis at the level of the gene, chromosome and molecule; we cover the concepts and techniques of molecular biology and genomics... Learn about: Molecular Biology, Medical training...

...leukocyte-endothelial interactions, and the pathogenesis of immunologically mediated diseases. The course is structured as a series of lectures and tutorials...

...DNA double helix, secondary structure of RNA, and elements of protein folding; considerations of force, motion, and packaging; protein motors... Learn about: GCSE Physics...

...interactive small group discussions, and role-playing simulations. Professional conduct topics will include authorship, conflict of interest... Learn about: Medical training, Medical Ethics, Biomedical Engineering...

...preparation of proposals and manuscripts, peer review, authorship, use of humans and non-human animals in research, allegations of misconduct...