Course code: BIO-8021
Seminar: Applied bioinformatics
Campus
Tromsø
Semester / Year
Spring 2021
Level
Doctor's degree
Credits
5
NOTE! This course belongs to a previous semester/year
About the course
Theoretical. The course can be taken as a singular course.
The subject of the seminar will be applied bioinformatics, thus focusing on the presentation and discussion of current and newly published methods in bioinformatics. In this context both own research and literature will be presented and critically discussed, especially with respect to advancements and limitations of current methods in bioinformatics and their applications. The course shall provide a forum for exchange and discussion for PhD students working in applied bioinformatics and help them to stay up to date in the rapidly advancing field of bioinformatics.
Admission requirements
Who can apply as a singular course student:
- PhD student enrolled at another institution than UiT. PhD students must upload a document from their university stating that there are registered PhD students. This group of applicants does not have to prove English proficiency and are exempt from semester fee.
- Holders of a master´s degree of five years or 3+2 years (or equivalent) may be admitted.
These applicants must upload a Master´s Diploma with Diploma Supplement / English translation of the diploma. Applicants from listed countries must document proficiency in English. To find out if this applies to you, see the following list: Proficiency in English must be documented - list of countries. For more information on accepted English proficiency tests and scores, as well as exemptions from the English proficiency tests, please see the following document: Proficiency in english - PhD level studies
Minimum number of students for the course to be held is: 5.
Objectives of the course
Students that have completed BIO - 8021:
- can present their research results using state of the art media
- are able to exercise constructive criticism in discussion fora
- can explain scientific work (own or from literature) to fellow students and researchers
- have a good understanding of state of the art methods in bioinformatics
Teaching methods
Seminar: 40 hours. The seminar will be held regularly over several semesters. A presentation of ongoing own research results and discussion of current literature presented by one of the participants.
Language of instruction and examination
EnglishApplication deadline
PhD students at Uit register for classes and exam in StudentWeb before 1 February. The registration starts in middle of December.
Other applicants apply for admission through SøknadsWeb before 1 December. Application code: 9301.
Applicants who are granted a seat, needs to register for classes and exam in StudentWeb before 1 February. The registration starts in middle of December.
Other applicants apply for admission through SøknadsWeb before 1 December. Application code: 9301.
Applicants who are granted a seat, needs to register for classes and exam in StudentWeb before 1 February. The registration starts in middle of December.
Assessment
3 oral presentations, of these two should be about current scientific literature and one about own research related to the course topic. Attendance certification of 25 seminars (relevant external seminars can be considered). Grade: Pass/fail.
Course work requirement: Students must regularly attend the seminar and active participate in discussions.
Course work requirement: Students must regularly attend the seminar and active participate in discussions.
