Computing in und mit biologischen Systemen

What it is about

You will learn how biological systems store, process and transmit information. The module conveys concepts of information and computation in living systems as well as bio-inspired computing paradigms and biomolecular approaches. In the end you will be able to explain biological information processing and assess the application of molecular and cellular mechanisms in computing and robotics systems.

What you will be able to do

• Understand and explain principles of information processing in biological systems
• Compare classical and bio-inspired computing paradigms
• Analyze molecular and cellular information processing
• Describe and critically evaluate biomolecular computing methods (e.g. DNA computing, DNA data storage)
• Explore integration of biological components in computing and robotics systems
• Engage with current research topics in molecular computing and synthetic biology

What the module consists of

• VorlesungDelivery of basics and concepts of information processing in biological systems as well as bio-inspired computing paradigms
• Seminar/ÜbungDeepening, discussion of current research topics and critical evaluation of biomolecular methods

Teaching method

• VorlesungIntroduction to fundamental concepts and computing paradigms
• Seminar/ÜbungAnalysis of examples, critical discussion and exploration of integration possibilities of biological components