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About the Course

This course will introduce the student to contemporary Systems Biology focused on mammalian cells, their constituents and their functions. Biology is moving from molecular to modular. As our knowledge of our genome and gene expression deepens and we develop lists of molecules (proteins, lipids, ions) involved in cellular processes, we need to understand how these molecules interact with each other to form modules that act as discrete functional systems. These systems underlie core subcellular processes such as signal transduction, transcription, motility and electrical excitability. In turn these processes come together to exhibit cellular behaviors such as secretion, proliferation and action potentials. What are the properties of such subcellular and cellular systems? What are the mechanisms by which emergent behaviors of systems arise? What types of experiments inform systems-level thinking? Why do we need computation and simulations to understand these systems? The course will develop multiple lines of reasoning to answer the questions listed above. Two major reasoning threads are: the design, execution and interpretation of multivariable experiments that produce large data sets; quantitative reasoning, models and simulations. Examples will be discussed to demonstrate “how” cell- level functions arise and “why” mechanistic knowledge allows us to predict cellular behaviors leading to disease states and drug responses....

Top reviews

SV

Feb 6, 2016

Very useful course in order to learn the basics in systems biology. You only need some training in biology to understand the concepts but the course is easy to follow and very complete.

BR

Aug 7, 2019

Great foundational material and insights from Prof. Iyengar that supports the 'disruptive' trends underway at the intersection of Computational Biology and Medicine.

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By Alexandro G A S

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Aug 9, 2016

It is a good introductory course, but it relies too much on networks and could be confusing and demoralizing if you intend to pursue a career in systems biology.

By D C

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Nov 6, 2019

The course is too specific and advanced. It´s not an introduction.

By Alexander

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Oct 5, 2016

The material is very randomized, and the instructor presents it in an overly complex way.

By Richelle E

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Oct 18, 2020

the course/ lecture session doesnt highlight half the stuff that pops up in the exams

By Ahmed N S

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May 6, 2020

i want to cancel mt subscription in this course

By Kyunghoon H

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Jun 27, 2022

Honestly not meant for mathematical minds

By Ezequiel O G

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Jul 2, 2020

muy malo, no lo recomiendo, para nada

By sayan s

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Oct 25, 2021

Very Bad course.

By Kalyan K

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Jun 6, 2020

too boring

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