Functional genomics
About the course
PhD course.
The course can be taken as a singular course.
The course has 10 seats. If the number of applicants exceeds the number of places available, applicants will be ranked in this order:
1. PhD students at UiT
2. Participants in the Associate Professor programme at UiT (must hold a Master´s degree)
3. Registered PhD students from other universities
4. Applicants documenting that they have a Norwegian Master´s degree (or equivalent) The course will be cancelled if less than 4 participants.
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. The course takes place physically at UiT in Tromsø.
Admission requirements
Objectives of the course
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 ects
Teaching methods
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.Schedule
The schedules are normally finalized and published well in advance of the start of the semester, often a few weeks beforehand. This gives students the opportunity to organize their studies and prepare for upcoming activities.
It is recommended to check the schedule regularly, as changes may occur.
Examination
| Oral exam |
Grade: Passed / Not Passed |
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