*** Sorry, registration for the 2024 course is now closed. The next edition of the course is in spring 2026 ***<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The 2024 PhD course in Population Genomics at Nord University (course code : BIO9001) is held in Bod\u00f8 from 18th to 22th of March 2024. The course, sponsored by\u00a0NORBIS<\/a><\/strong>, consists of a series of lectures, demonstrations and hands-on exercises that cover theory and practice of population genomics analyses. Topics include population genetic theory, introduction to command line, data formats, coalescence\/population demography, analysis of population structure, adaptive evolution and inferring selection, gene-environment interactions, landscape genomics, and the analysis of admixture\/hybridisation. Both understanding theory and acquiring the skills to analyse data will be emphasized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Scroll down for more information!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n When?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Classes: 18 \u2013 22 March 2024 Faculty<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Course coordination: Invited lecturers:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Emiliano Trucchi (ET) Programme<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The course is offered every other year (i.e. every even year) as an intensive one-week course, Monday to Friday. About half the time will be devoted to lectures, and the other half to exercises. Lectures and exercises are 35 hours in total, and self-study is estimated to 30 hours. Preparation time for written report (home exam) is estimated to 35 hours. The total workload is thus 100 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The plan of the five days, with two sessions per day, is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Students bring their own laptops with the latest version of R and RStudio installed. Some R packages will also be needed. The students will receive a reading list and software installation instructions before the start of the course and are expected to prepare well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning outcomes and competence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n After having completed the course, the students should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Knowledge<\/em> \u2013 have acquired in-depth understanding of topics, theories, processes, tools and methods used in population genomics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Skills<\/em> \u2013 have acquired the tools and abilities to conduct population genomic analyses, including data quality control, analyses, and interpretation of results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n General competencies<\/em> \u2013 1) be able to exchange views and experiences with evolutionary and molecular biologists and contribute to the development of good practice; 2) develop an understanding of modern scientific research in population genomics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Prerequisites<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Basic knowledge in basic statistics, genetics and molecular biology. Prior experience with command-line programs (in particular R\/Rstudio and Unix) will be an advantage. You will be provided with preparatory reading materials and guides to software installation (see \u201cCourse preparation\u201d below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Evaluation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The evaluation will be report-based. The students will analyze a population genomic dataset (preferably their own data or data related to their own research topic), interpret and write a report. The students deliver the report within a month after the end of the course (deadline: 30th of April 14:00).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Number of ECTS: 5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Registration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can register here<\/u><\/a> for the course on a first-come, first-serve basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Course excursion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Bod\u00f8\u2019s beautiful surroundings offer many opportunities for outdoor activities. Preliminary plan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Practical information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Accomodation <\/em>\u2013 The most affordable accommodation in Bod\u00f8 is offered by Studentinord in Nordavind<\/a>, which is located on campus. Please register as soon as possible, since they are usually booked. Alternatives include airbnb, or ho(s)tels such as Scandic, Radisson Blu, Thon, Clarion, Bod\u00f8 Hotell, City Hotel Bod\u00f8 or Bod\u00f8 Hostel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Public transport and directions <\/em>\u2013 Nord University campus Bod\u00f8<\/u><\/a> is located 10 km from the city center, but can be reached in 20 minutes with bus 1, or in 30 minutes wit bus 2. The campus is in between two bus stops, \u201cStudentparken\u201d (5 minutes walk) and \u201cHokk\u00e5sterrassen\u201d (3 minutes walk). A phone application (\u201cReis Nordland<\/a>\u201d both for time tables and tickets) make it easy and cheaper to take the bus. It is also good to know that the campus is conveniently located near the train platform of M\u00f8rkved<\/a>, where you can get off in case you take the train from Trondheim. To find your way on campus, check Mazemap<\/u><\/a>. <\/em>On Monday, we meet at Alexandria<\/u><\/a> at 8h15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Azure Lab Services<\/em> \u2013 For the practical sessions, we will be using virtual machines via Microsoft Azure Lab Services. Shortly before the course, you will receive a link to register to the Azure platform. Access via ssh will be demonstrated during the first session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time table, rooms, online attentance <\/em>\u2013 The course will run Monday to Friday, 9h-17h, with 1 hour lunch break. Times, rooms and weblinks for online attentance will be provided a few days before the course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Course preparation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Literature <\/em>\u2013 Please read the following articles prior to the start of the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These articles as well as more background articles about population genetics, including Population and quantitative genetics<\/a> by Graham Coop, can be found here<\/u><\/a> (check again later if the link does not work).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Software installation <\/em>\u2013 Please bring a laptop with the following software installed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have no prior experience with these applications, you can take a look to these great tutorials by Evolution and Genomics<\/u><\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking forward to see you in Bod\u00f8!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Joost<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \/ teaching, Ukategorisert \/ By Joost Raeymaekers *** Sorry, registration for the 2024 course is now closed. 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Oscar Gaggiotti (OG)
George Antunes Pacheco (GAP)
Anja Westram (AW)
Lars Martin Jakt (MJ)
Irina Smolina (IS)
Alexander J\u00fcterbock (AJ)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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