spring 2016
BIO-3323 Bioinformatics: Genomes and genomics - 10 ECTS
Course content
Bioinformatics is a combination of biological science and information technology used in analyzing and deriving conclusions from large data sets. This course introduces the students to bacterial genomes and genome analysis. Genome-scale sequencing projects have led to an explosion of genetic information (gene sequences) available for analysis. The student will be shown how these sequences can lead to a much fuller understanding of many biological processes. The aim is to provide a practical description of the topics, tools and current trends in bacterial genomics including their impact on biology, human and veterinary medicine. Major topics will include:
- genome sequencing and assembly
- genome annotation (gene prediction and functional assignment)
- prediction of binding sites
- comparative genomics
- Transcriptomics (RNA-seq)
- systems biology
- phylogenetic analysis
Objectives of the course
Knowledge:
The candidate:
- has broad knowledge in genomics and genome analysis including
- is familiar with methods and techniques applied in bioinformatics on prokaryote organisms
- can apply bioinformatics to important areas of this field
- can update his/her knowledge related to comparative genomics
Skills:
The candidate:
- can evaluate information in bioinformatics and use it to work with practical and theoretical problems
- can analyse methods, techniques and interpretations in bioinformatics and work independently on practical problems
- can use relevant methods and techniques in bioinformatics based on well-founded choises
- can carry out a limited research project under supervision.
General competence:
The candidate:
- can apply her/his knowledge and skills in bioinformatics in order to carry out assignments and projects
- can communicate terminology in the field of bioinformatics
- can communicate about academic issues, analyses and conclusions in the field of bioinformatics
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- About the course
- Campus: Tromsø |
- ECTS: 10
- Course code: BIO-3323
- Responsible unit
- Department of Chemistry
- Contact persons
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Nils P Willassen
Professor, Molecular Biosystems and Bioinformatics, Center for Bioinformatics
95277684
nwi000@uit.no -
Erik Hjerde
Research scientist, Molecular Biosystems and Bioinformatics, Norstruct
+4777623372
erik.hjerde@uit.no -
Renate Lie Larsen
Senior executive officer, student administration, purchaser, Department of Chemistry,
+4777644074
renate.larsen@uit.no