Introduction to bioinformatics
6, 13, 20, 27 May, and 3 June 2015 (5 days)
A joint course with CUSO doctoral program in Ecology and Ecolution
flyer (900 Ko)
Speakers
Thomas Junier ( Thomas.junier (at) unine.ch ), SIB Lausanne, Vital-IT group & Université de Neuchâtel
Objectives
To acquire some theoretical knowledge and practical experience of selected topics in bioinformatics.
Content
The mornings will be dedicated to theory, and the afternoons to exercises.
Topics covered will include
- data sources
- sequence analysis
- genome assembly
- phylogenetics
NOTE: A basic knowledge of Unix/Linux is strongly recommended
General information
Dates : 6, 13, 20, 27 May, and 3 June 2015 (5 days)
Schedule : 8.55 - 17.00
Location: University of Neuchâtel, Faculté des sciences, UniMail, room E003 (exception: 20 May, room E026 Millenium)
ECTS : 2.5 (category Research tools)
Evaluation : Home work as described and active participation
Information : Please contact Dr Thomas Junier ( Thomas.junier (at) unine.ch ), or the education officer Dr Christiane Bobillier
Travel expenses : participants of the Interuniversity doctoral program in organismal biology (University of Neuchâtel) are eligible for reimbursement of incurred travel expenses by train (half-fare card, and 2nd class).
MAKE SURE you SIGN the ATTENDANCE LIST EACH and EVERY DAY
Please send the original tickets (no copies) with the reimbursement form to Dr. Christiane Bobillier. No reimbursement for bus, taxi or car travel expenses will be paid.
Registration
- This course is free and open to all Ph.D. students and post-docs.
- Maximum number of participants: 20
Registration through the web only: closed
Please note the cancellation policy (CHF 50).
Deadline: 12 April 2014