University of Colorado Boulder
Engineering Genetic Circuits: Abstraction Methods
University of Colorado Boulder

Engineering Genetic Circuits: Abstraction Methods

Chris Myers
Lukas Buecherl

Instructors: Chris Myers

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

17 hours to complete
3 weeks at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Build toward a degree

What you'll learn

  • Derive abstracted reaction-based models of genetic circuits.

  • Utilize piecewise models of genetic circuits.

  • Perform analysis of Markov chain models.

  • Construct state-based abstracted models of genetic circuits.

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July 2024

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12 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this course

This module will introduce methods to simplify chemical reaction models using automated model abstraction techniques.

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13 videos3 readings2 assignments1 peer review

This module will introduce methods for abstracting models using piecewise linear representations.

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12 videos3 readings3 assignments

This module will introduce Markov chains and analysis methods for them.

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12 videos3 readings3 assignments

This module will introduce a state-based abstraction workflow and analysis methods for these abstracted models.

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8 videos3 readings3 assignments

This module introduces genetic circuit hazards and how to determine the likelihood that they cause circuit failure.

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10 videos3 readings1 assignment2 peer reviews

Instructors

Chris Myers
University of Colorado Boulder
3 Courses2,503 learners
Lukas Buecherl
University of Colorado Boulder
3 Courses2,503 learners

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This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by University of Colorado Boulder. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹

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