Course code: BIO-8101
Functional genomics
Apply between November 1 and January 6
Campus
Tromsø
Semester / Year
Spring 2015
Credits
5
NOTE! This course belongs to a previous semester/year
About the course
Theoretical
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. Course teaching is conditional to a minimum of four and maximum of 10 students.
Admission requirements
Use this application form to register on the course and send it to Ingjerd Gauslaa Nilsen at BFE Faculty, University of Tromsø:
Admission PhD Courses
Admission PhD Courses
Objectives of the course
A web-based course aimed to give PhD students theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of functional genomics.
Credit reduction
If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:
- HEL-8023 Genomics in Clinical and Biomedical Research 4 stp
Teaching methods
4 h lecture. 5 h seminars. 18 h computer work (Web-based).
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.Recommended reading/syllabus
The curriculum for this course will be a collection of selected primary literature which will be available on the web.Application deadline
February 1
Assessment
Oral seminar presentation and participation in group discussions. Pass/Fail.
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