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BI8091

Advanced Biology

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Credits 7.5
Level Doctoral degree level
Course start Autumn 2021 / Spring 2022
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 specialiced topic supporting the doctoral thesis. SKILLS AQUIRED Have a broad experinece in presentation of research based primary litterature. 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.

Learning methods and activities

Evaluation: Take place as a written exam and a presentation of 20-30 minutes length on a prescribed subject / scientific publication. Grading scale:The course is assessed with pass/fail.

Course materials

Current scientific literature.