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BI8091

Advanced Biology

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Credits 7.5
Level Doctoral degree level
Course start Autumn 2024 / Spring 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English and norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Oral examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course runs every semester when necessary. The course will cover topics in biology, which are of special interest for the students taking our PhD degree. Topics from different areas of biology relevant for the students will be presented, discussed and analysed, using recent scientific literature. The content of the course for each semester will be approved by the PhD programråde of the Institute for Biology.

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE

Have an updated , research based knowledge centered around a specialized topic supporting the doctoral thesis.

SKILLS AQUIRED

Have a broad experience in presentation of research based primary literature. Have a broad experience in discussion and analyzing novel research results.

GENERAL COMPETENCE

The candidate has broad experience in presentation and interpret primary research results.

Further on evaluation

Assessment: oral exam

Details regarding the exam will be explained prior to the exam date.

Grading scale:The course is assessed with pass/fail.

Course materials

Current scientific literature.