autumn 2012 BIO-8101 Functional genomics - 5 ECTS

Course content

Practical examples will be taken from plant genomics, but the course is suitable for biologists in all fields. Topics of genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics will be covered. The course will concentrate on data mining and the use of bioinformatics for the analysis of genes and proteins.

Students will work web-based for the course to perform computer based tasks and prepare a seminar talk on one of the subjects. Students taking the course will meet at the University of Tromsø for one week (26.-29.03 2012), where lectures, student seminars and computer practise will take place.

Please send applications by e-mail to Karsten.Fischer@uit.no and a formal application form to the University of Tromsø by February 1 . Course teaching is conditional to a minimum of four and maximum of 10 students.


Objectives of the course

A web-based course aimed to give PhD students theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of functional genomics.

Language of instruction and examination

The language of instruction is English and all of the syllabus material is in English. Examination questions will be given in English, but may be answered either in English or a Scandinavian language.


Teaching methods

4 h lecture. 5 h seminars. 18 h computer work (Web-based)

Assessment

Oral seminar presentation and participation in group discussions.

Recommended reading/syllabus

The curriculum for this course will be a collection of selected primary literature which will be available on the web.

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  • About the course
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  • ECTS: 5
  • Course code: BIO-8101