The scheduling of the minor/premaster is challenging because there are many different courses that can be part of the curriculum. This sometimes leads to schedule clashes. If your schedule overlaps please consult the information below to see what our recommendation is.

Shorthands used throughout this announcement:

Research Question in Bioinformatics (XB_0073) - RQiB
Extendened RQiB (XB_0074) - eRQiB
Knowledge and Data (X_400083) - KaD
Basics of Systems Biology (XB_0078) - BSB
Introduction to Programming (X_401096) - ItP
Mechanics and Thermodynamics in the Cell (X_422589) - MTC
Information Retrieval (X_400435) - InfRet
From Protein to Cell (AB_1052) - Prot2Cell
Calculus 1 (ENG - P1) (X_400635)
Calculus (Dutch - P1+2) (X_400617)

Period 1

For Calculus 1 (Eng) Students:

Overlap BSB + Calculus 1 (ENG) on Tuesdays:

On Tuesdays, BSB and the Calculus 1 seminar take place at the same time. We recommend that you attend BSB when this occurs, as it is a core course of the minor that will teach you skills relevant in later courses.

For Calculus (Dutch) Students:

Overlap Calculus (Dutch) and KaD on Wednesdays:

By choosing the lectures and practicals of the SBI or MNW calculus track you will avoid an overlap on Wednesdays with the KaD lecture.

Overlap Calculus (Dutch) and BSB/RQiB on Friday:

By choosing the lectures and practicals of the SBI or MNW calculus track you will avoid an overlap on Fridays with BSB or RQiB.

For KaD Students:

Overlap RQiB + KaD on Mondays:

On Mondays, RQiB and the KaD lecture take place at the same time.

We recommend that you attend RQiB when this occurs, as it is a core course of the minor that will teach you skills relevant in later courses. The material of the KaD is made available online so you won't miss content in the course by missing this practical. It is however your own responsibility to keep your knowledge up to date!

Overlap BSB + Calculus 1 (ENG) + KaD on Tuesdays:

On Tuesdays, the KaD practical overlaps with either the lecture of Calculus 1 (if you are in KaD group 2 or 4) or the BSB lecture and Calculus 1 seminar (if you are in KaD group 1 or 3). On September 24 Calculus 1 has an exam during the lecture time, so if you are in KaD group 2 or 4 and are taking calculus 1, you will miss the practical computer class of KaD that day.

Overlap KaD + BSB/RQiB on Fridays:

On Fridays, the KaD seminar overlaps either with one of the BSB practicals or the RQiB seminar. To be able to attend all three courses, you need to enroll in KaD group 2 and BSB seminar 2.

Overlapping exams

As the schedule currently stands (22.08.2024) there are no overlapping exams between possible course combinations. If this does occur for some reason, get in touch with study advisor Marlies van Daalen (m.l.van.daalen@vu.nl). There are possibilities for taking the exams directly after each other, make sure to inform us and Marlies as early as possible whenever exams are scheduled at the same time!

Period 2

For Calculus Students:

In general, choose the SBI / MNW track.

Overlap Calculus (Dutch) and Metabolomics on Tuesdays and Wednesdays:

Choose SBI / MNW calculus track to avoid a clash.

Overlap Calculus (Dutch) and MTC on Thursdays:

Do not choose practical groups 1 & 2 for the SBI Calculus track to avoid a clash.

Overlap Calculus (Dutch) and INfRet on Wednesdays and Thursdays:

Choose SBI calculus track and practical groups 1 or 2 to avoid a clash.

Overlap Calculus (Dutch) and Biochemistry on Wednesdays, Thursdays:

Week 1 - If possible choose to attend the Tuesday afternoon Calculus lecture of the FAR track to avoid a Wednesday morning clash.

All other weeks - choose Biochemistry practical groups 3,4,7,8,11,12 to avoid clashes.

Overlap Calculus (Dutch) and Prot2Cell week 6, 7:

Prot2Cell lab groups will have specific timeslots throughout the two weeks. Be sure to register for the correct group to avoid timetable clashes.

For Itp Students:

Overlap Itp and Metabolomics on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays:

Prioritize Thursday afternoon Metabolomics practical over Itp lecture.

Week 2 - Clash between Monday afternoon lectures and Friday afternoon tutorials.

Week 3 - Prioritize Monday afternoon Metabolomics practical over Itp lecture.

Week 4 - Friday Metabolomics presentations means you will miss Itp practical.

Overlap Itp and Prot2Cell weeks 6,7:

Prot2Cell lab groups will have specific timeslots throughout the two weeks. Be sure to register for the correct group to avoid timetable clashes.

For InfR Students:

Overlap InfR and Biochemistry on Thursdays:

Attend a different Biochemistry practical (earlier or later) to avoid this clash.

Overlap InfR and Metabolomics on Wednesdays:

Prioritize InfR practicals over Metabolomics lecture.

For MTC Students:

Overlap MTC and Metabolomics:

Week 3 - Prioritize Monday Metabolomics practical over MTC seminar

Week 4 - Prioritize Wednesday MTC seminar over Metabolomics online seminar

Overlap MTC and Prot2Cell weeks 6,7:

Prot2Cell lab groups will have specific timeslots throughout the two weeks. Be sure to register for the correct group to avoid timetable clashes.

For eRQiB Students:

Overlap eRQiB and Metabolomics:

Week 1 - Prioritize eRQiB seminar over Metabolomics lecture

Week4 - Conflict with eRQiB & Metabolomics presentations, contact course coordinator ahead of time.

Overlapping exams

As the schedule currently stands (22.08.2024) there are no overlapping exams between possible course combinations. If this does occur for some reason, get in touch with study advisor Marlies van Daalen (m.l.van.daalen@vu.nl ). There are possibilities for taking the exams directly after each other, make sure to inform us and Marlies as early as possible whenever exams are scheduled at the same time!