Course description for 2026/27
Aquatic Genomics and Bioinformatics
BIO5017
Course description for 2026/27
Aquatic Genomics and Bioinformatics
BIO5017
Topics covered in this course: Fundamentals aspects of bioinformatics, basic DNA sequence analysis, multiple sequence alignments, BLAST, genome annotation, and analysis of high-throughput gene expression data (RNA-sequencing).
Students enrolled on the MSc programme in Biosciences.
Requirement of 15 ECTS within the field of genetics/genomics/molecular biology.
Examples of courses that can fulfill this requirement:
- BIO1013 Evolution and Genetics
- BIO2009 Molecular Cell Biology
- BIO2011 Genomics and Bioinformatics
- BIO2015 Molecular Ecology
Courses from other universities may fulfill the requirement upon application.
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 be familiar with the appropriate bioinformatics tools
- Have knowledge of the relevant aspects in molecular biology and biochemistry
- Understand how genomics can be applied to address important issues in aquaculture and ecology
- Know the principles underlying analysis of large-scale functional genomics data
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
- Be able to access and understand scientific literature pertaining to the field
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
No tution fees. Semester registration and course literature.
Elective:
- MSc in Biosciences
- Nordic Master in Sustainable Production and Utilization of Marine Bioresources
Specialization:
- MSc in Biosciences - Genomics
Block teaching. Lectures, tutorials and computer labs.
Evaluation using mid-term and final surveys. Students are also encouraged to participate in the central quality surveys.
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.
Generating an answer using ChatGPT or similar artificial intelligence and submitting it wholly or partially as one's own answer is considered cheating.
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 - Aquatic Genomics and Bioinformatics - 7.5 credits
Course language
English
Credits
7.5
Study location
Bodø
Teaching semesters
Spring 2026
Responsible faculty
Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture
Course coordinator
