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BIO9905MERG1 - Bioinformatics for Metagenomic Analyses

Course content

Metagenomics is the study of genomes recovered directly from environmental samples. This approach is often used to understand the genetic composition and metabolic capacity of microbial communities. In this course the students will be introduced to important analytical approaches used for analyzing microbial communities using high throughput sequencing.

Learning outcomes

The student will be introduced to high throughput sequencing (methods and concepts) and how the data can be analyzed further to study microbial diversity and metagenomics. Important themes will be (1) filtering and quality assessment of high throughput sequence data, (2) clustering of high throughput sequence data, (3) taxonomic and genetic annotation of high throughput sequence data, (4) microbial diversity analyses, (5) analyses of microbial community composition and change and (6) metabolic reconstruction analyses.

Admission

This course is primarily intended for PhD students admitted to a program at a Norwegian University or University College. For registration please contact the student administration office in the Department of Biology .
PhD students from other faculties at UiO and other universities (than Oslo) must in addition apply as a Visiting PhD Student .

The examination in this course is not available for external candidates. Only students admitted to the course may sit for the examination.

Prerequisites

Recommended prior knowledge

BIO2140 - Molecular biology and Biological Methods, BIO2150 - Biostatistics and Study Design and BIO4200 - Molecular Evolution

Teaching

The course combines lectures (before lunch) and computer labs after lunch each day.

This is an intensive course over five days (April 4th-8th).

Exam information

A project report will be compulsory and must be submitted two weeks after the course.
The report will be marked as passed/not passed.

Exam resources

No special exam resources are allowed.

Assessment and grading

Students are awarded either a passing or a failing grade. Read more about the grading system .

Explanations and appeals

Students can request an explanation of their grades, and can also appeal against their grades or make a complaint about formal examination errors. Read more about explanations and appeals

Possibility of make-up exams and re-takes

Students who fail, will be allowed to deliver a revised report.

Exam options for students with special needs

Students may apply for access to alternative exam resources or exam forms on the basis of chronic illness and/or special needs that create a marked disadvantage to other students in the exam situation. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.

Evaluation of this course

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