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BIO-2304: Introduction to Bioinformatics

Work Load
10  credits (ECTS)
Objectives
To give the students a general introduction to bioinformatics. On completion of the course, the students should be able to access information through Internet, be familiar with the tools of bio-information and know how they are used for research of molecular biology, be familiar with databases of sequences and structure and with methods to analyse their contents and to understand some of the possibilities inherent to bio-informational tools when used for research of molecular biology.
Contents
The purpose of the course is to provide a general introduction to bioinformatics with an emphasis on the use of bio-informational tools. The following topics will be dealt with: use of networks and databases, searching in databases, protein structure and modelling.
Form of teaching
32 (academic) hrs. of lectures, 3 hrs a week of data-lab for 7 weeks, 60 hrs project work. The lab exercises and practical exercises are compulsory and the project work needs to be approved prior to final exam.
Compulsory teaching
Attendance at lectures and exercisesProject assignment
Assessment
Written exam (4 hours). Alphabetical grades (A-F)
Examination semester
Autumn
Date(s) of written examination
02.12.2005
The exam date is preliminary and may be subject to change. Definitive exam date will be announced on the notice boards at the faculties in the beginning of May for the spring semester and in the beginning of November for the autumn semester.
Type of course
Theoretical and practical.
Level of course/Year of study
Normally third year.
Contact person/lecturer
Student Advisor Karin Eilertsen, tlf.: 77 64 46 09
Recommended previous qualifications
BIO-2302 Molecular cellbiology
Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request
Language of instruction
Norwegian or English
Timetables
http://timeplan.uit.no/emne.php?department=ALLE&module=BIO-2304-1

Teaching autumn 2005
Første oppmøte er obligatorisk. Mer praktisk informasjon om kurset blir gitt på første fremmøte.
Første frammøte: Torsdag 18/8 Kl 10,15 Aud 9 MH bygget

Responsible teacher:Prof Nils-Peder Willassen
ForelesningTeach.Period:01.09.2005 to27.10.2005
Torsdag 10:15 to12:00
Auditorium 9 Medisin og helsefagbygget

Teach.Period:30.08.2005 to30.08.2005
Tirsdag 08:15 to10:00
Auditorium 8 Medisin og helsefagbygget

Teach.Period:13.09.2005 to25.10.2005
Tirsdag 08:15 to10:00
Auditorium 8 Medisin og helsefagbygget

Teach.Period:18.08.2005 to18.08.2005
Torsdag 10:15 to11:00
Auditorium 8 Medisin og helsefagbygget

Teach.Period:29.08.2005 to02.09.2005
Torsdag 10:15 to12:00
Teach.Period:12.09.2005 to28.10.2005
Torsdag 10:15 to12:00
LaboratorieøvelseLaboratorieøvelsene er på Mediateket på farmasibygget
Laboratorieøvelse gr.1Teach.Period:12.09.2005 to25.11.2005
Mandag 09:15 to12:00
Mediateket (F4.224) Farmasibygget

Teach.Period:12.09.2005 to25.11.2005
Fredag 09:15 to12:00
Mediateket (F4.224) Farmasibygget

Teach.Period:12.09.2005 to21.11.2005
Mandag 09:15 to12:00
Mediateket (F4.224) Farmasibygget


Universitetet i Tromsø, 9037 Tromsø, tlf. 77 64 40 00
Updated by default Administrator Account on 17.12.2005 at 20:41
Ansvarlig redaktør: konst. informasjonsdirektør Karen Marie Christensen