Aquatic Genomics and Bioinformatics

BI311F

Topics covered in this course: Fundamentals aspects of programming, basic DNA sequence analysis, multiple sequence alignments, genome annotation, construction of phylogenetic trees, phylogenetic footprinting, synteny analysis, analysis of high-throughput gene expression and epigenomic data, proteomics, and large scale gene perturbation analyses.

Students enrolled on the MSc programme in Biosciences.

Students enrolled on the MSc programme in Aquaculture.

On successful completion of the course:

Knowledge

The student should:

Have an overview of the main aspects of comparative and functional genomics
Master essential bioinformatics concepts
Have knowledge of the relevant aspects in molecular biology and biochemistry
Be familiar with the appropriate bioinformatics tools
Understand how genomics can be applied to address important aquaculture issues

Skills

The student should:

Have broad computational skills and be able to use various bioinformatics applications
Know how to analyse large DNA sequence data sets
Be able to predict and characterize eukaryotic genes
Have the expertise to interpret high-throughput functional genomics data
Know how to retrieve data from electronic biological databases

General competence

The student should:

Understand and apply genomics and bioinformatics concepts to cutting-edge aquaculture research
Be able to discuss and present scientific papers in genomics and bioinformatics
Have the competence to participate in bioinformatics and genomics research projects
Be able to access and understand scientific literature pertaining to the field
Possess adquate writing and communication skills

No tution fees. Semester registration and course literature.

Elective: MSc in Aquaculture, MSc in Marine Ecology.

Block teaching. Lectures, tutorials and computer labs.

Course evaluation: Midterm evaluation (dialogue meeting between lecturer and students). Written, web-based final evaluation.

Due to the Covid-19 epedemic, a number of assessments and exams at Nord University has been changed.

Changes are made in accordance with the Temporary Regulations on Supplements to Regulation 31/01/2019 no. 63: Concerning Studies and Examinations at Nord University - Extraordinary Measures as a Result of the Coronavirus Epidemic- according to §2 of the Corona Epidemic, Assessment Methods, Sections 1-3

To accommodate this, the oral exams will be held digitally on this course in the spring of 2020.

Basic computational skills and some knowledge of molecular biology and biochemistry are advantageous for successful completion of this course.

Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:

BI311F-001 - Aquatic Genomics and Bioinformatics - written examination - 5 credits

BI311F-002 - Aquatic Genomics and Bioinformatics - laboratory exercise - 3 credits

BI311F-003 - Aquatic Genomics and Bioinformatics - oral presentation - 2 credits

BI311F-001 - Aquatic Genomics and Bioinformatics - written examination - 10 credits

BI311F-002 - Aquatic Genomics and Bioinformatics - laboratory exercise - 10 credits

BI311F-003 - Aquatic Genomics and Bioinformatics - oral presentation - 10 credits

BIO5017 - Aquatic Genomics and Bioinformatics - 7.5 credits

Curriculum literature

Leganto

Course language

English

Credits

Study location

Bodø

Responsible faculty

Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture

Course coordinator

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