Manipal University Certificate Course Bioinformatics

About the Course

Bioinformatics is extensively used In biomedical research and developmental activities. It integrates mathematics, computer science. molecular biology, information technology and genetic engineering. In this era of genomic revolution, the data is being gathered faster than it can be analyzed and utilized. There is a tremendous demand for professionals who can use technology to utilize ever growing collection ol biological information. Bioinformatics is the science of extracting, analyzing, interpreting, organizing, utilizing and storing biological information. This course intends to provide hands-on training along with project work, to help competently work in a bioinformatics environment. The knowledge acquired also provides additional qualification for a prospective candidate towards employment.

Course Duration
2 1/2 months

Classes
February 2, 2011

Eligibility

Students pursuing graduation and post-graduation in Basic Sciences! Lite Sciences/Pharmaceutical Sciences!
Engineering!Medicine/Dental Sciences! Computer Sciences/PhD Scholars/Faculty.

Course Timings

Hands-on sessions: Monday, Wednesday. & Friday – 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
Project Sessions : Saturdays · 4.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.

Course Fee: Rs 9,000/-

Subjects
1. Biological Database & System Biology
2. Programming with Perl & Database development
3. Molecular functional analysis tools
4. High-throughput Technology & Data Analysis
4. Structural Bioinformatics
5. Project

Application Details

Visit: www.manipal.edu/mlsc
or

Contact:

The Coordinator. Certificate Course,
Manipal Lile Sciences Centre.
Planetarium complex, Manlpal 576104.
Ph: 0820-2922058
Email: [email protected]
Number of students: 15
Last date for submission of completed application form: January 31, 2011