Theoretical DNA and Protein analysis, 5p

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Aim:

The aim of the course is to get the students familiar with the latest advances within the area of Theoretical DNA and Protein analysis. The course will focus on using tools available through internet and on the latest research.

Content:

This course will be divided into 2 parts, a practical section (2p) and a lecture/reading section (3p), it will be possible to participate in the reading section only. The number of participants has to be limited to approximately 30 students. The first to apply will have priority.

Course Material:

The course literature will consist of resent scientific articles, and on-line documentation. The seminars will be based on a number of scientific articles addressing the research frontier in the subjects covered by the lectures.

Prerequisities:

Some computer knowledge, some knowledge about protein sequences and protein structures. The course will be given in English. We will invite leading experts in the area to give some of the lectures. Practical sessions Computer tasks given individually to the students. The goal is to make the student familiar with the resources available for analysing protein structures and protein sequences. Type of problems: Predict the packing of a 7-helical membrane protein, Try to guess the fold of a protein with unkown structure. In most cases there will be no correct answers to the problems as the results are still unknown.

Schedule:

The course will be given during 5 weeks, with each week having 2 days free for practical sessions, 3*2h lectures and 1*2h seminars.
Lectures will be scheduled at afternoons (15.00-17.00). The course will be given From Sep. 30 until Nov 1 1996

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Application:

Application should be received before Sep 1 1996. Accepted students will be notified by Sept 15. 1996 You can apply by filling out this form. An application can also be sent directly to me by email, please specify your adress, your position, your background, your research interest and your full adress.

Examination and course credit:

The examination will be based on (1) Practical Reports (2) A final exam and (3) active participation in the reading seminars.
All student will have to actively participate in the seminars, i.e. be prepared to present the paper. If a student can not actively participate in the seminars it will be possible to give a written report of the papers.