Course - Transdisciplinary biotechnology - a Digital Life Norway course - BT8121
BT8121 - Transdisciplinary biotechnology - a Digital Life Norway course
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment and oral examination
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved report | 1/3 | |||
| Oral examination | 2/3 |
Course content
The aim is to obtain a true transdisciplinary course where PhD students from different backgrounds (biotechnology/life sciences and bioinformatics/mathematics/computer science) work together in the context of modelling and/or data analysis, and also learn about data collection in biotechnology/life sciences. Responsible research and innovation (RRI) will be an integrated part of the course. The course will have three teaching blocks:
1. A start-up plenary (1-4 October 2024 at NTNU) where participants will be introduced to the different scientific projects they will be part of during the course. The start-up plenary will also cover the essentials on transdisciplinary research, Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI), remote collaboration, and research data sharing.
2. Group work on projects: The group projects (5-7 days) offered in the course will be based on scientific data made available by the group leader and/or his/her research group. Each project will consist of one or more tasks linked to modelling and/or analysis of the data. The project will also act as an experiment for participants to engage in transdisciplinary collaboration. As groups will be distributed across different Norwegian Universities (NTNU, UiB, UiT, UiO) participants might be required to travel.
3. The final plenary session (3-4 December 2024, location TBD) where teams will present the results from their projects, as well as lessons learnt from transdisciplinary collaboration.
IMPORTANT: More information on the course, specific projects, and registration will be updated on the website of Digital Life Norway Research School.
Learning outcome
- How to work in a transdisciplinary setting with other scientists to solve a complex scientific challenge.
- The general principles for data collection in biotechnology/life sciences and modelling and/or analysis of the data with advanced methods.
- Learn tools for collection, sharing, and analysis of the specific types of life science data in projects. This includes specific types of methods and soft-ware for modelling and analysis of the data.
- Create an awareness for RRI and how to apply it in your own research
Learning methods and activities
Group work and plenary sessions. Group work may take place both physically (might require travelling to another city) and via Zoom/Skype/Teams or other communication channels. All costs related to travelling will be covered by Digital Life Norway Research School (for members of the research school).
Further on evaluation
Assignment: Each group will submit a project report containing scientific results as well as reflections on transdisciplinary collaboration. The report should also outline the contributions of different project members. This will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis.
Oral examination: In the final plenary, each group will present their results which will also be part of the evaluation.
Recommended previous knowledge
To qualify for the course, participants need to have a background in at least one of the following disciplines
1. life sciences (including but not limited to medicine and biotechnology), technology, engineering, computer science, information technology, mathematics, physics, or chemistry.
2. Students with a background in humanities may also apply since one of the major aspects presented in the course is RRI (Responsible Research and Innovation).
In case the course is full, members of Digital Life Norway Research School will be prioritised.
Required previous knowledge
To qualify for the course, participants need to have background in at least one of the following disciplines: life sciences (including but not limited to medicine and biotechnology), technology, engineering, or mathematics (including but not limited to physics, chemistry, computer sciences, programming). The goal of the course is to create a transdisciplinary environment in which students from different scientific backgrounds will learn to collaborate. Since one of the major aspects presented in the course is RRI (Responsible Research and Innovation), students with a background in humanities may also be accepted. In case the course is full, members of Digital Life Norway Research School will be prioritized.
Course materials
Reading material will be shared with participants following registration. This will include literature relevant to the lectures, as well as project work.
- More information on the course can be found Lecturers page. The page will soon be updated with details about the course.
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Biotechnology and Food Science
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment and oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Oral examination 2/3
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Approved report 1/3
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Oral examination 2/3
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Approved report 1/3
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"