Current active course description (last updated 2020/21)
Aquatic Genomics and Bioinformatics
BI311F
Current active course description (last updated 2020/21)

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 Biosciences.

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.

Compound assessment, grading scale Letter grades

  • Oral presentation, comprises 40/100 of the grade, grading scale Letter grades.
  • Written assessment, comprises 60/100 of the grade, grading scale Letter grades.
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

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Course language
English
Credits
10
Study location
Bodø
Responsible faculty
Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture
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