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MEDT8010 - Metabolomics- Methods and Applications

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Passed/Failed

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Hjemmeeksamen 100/100 3 uker

Course content

Metabolism is the set of chemical reactions that occur in living organisms in order to maintain life. Metabolomics is the systematic study of metabolic profiles in biological samples and tissues. It is the newest “omics” science, and a complementary tool to genomics and proteomics in systems biology.

The course gives an introduction to the use of metabolomics. The objectives are to give participants knowledge of advanced NMR and MS techniques, including hands-on experience with processing and analysis of such data, used in metabolomics.
Theoretical and practical aspects of these methods, including sample preparation, data acquisition, processing and further analysis will be discussed.
The course will also cover NMR and MS based metabolomics applied to various types of samples. Requirements, information content as well as strengths and limitations of metabolomics will be included.
The role of metabolomics in biological and medical research as well as clinical use will be illustrated.

Learning outcome

After completing the course, the student:
1 Should understand the principles of metabolomics.
2 Should be able to evaluate and apply the appropriate experimental design in a given metabolomics research question (including sample processing, choiche of methods and analytical strategies).
3 Should be able to apply advanced NMR and MS methods in metabolomics experiments.
4 Should be able to analyse and interpret NMR and MS data.
5 Should be able to critically evaluate metabolomics results and publications.
6 Should be able to write a review paper at international publication level about a chosen topic within metabolomics.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, teamwork with relevant scientific papers and hands-on exercises. The course will be arranged with a minimum of 4 students.

The course will be held as an intensive course, 6 fully days distributed on two weeks. These weeks will either take place subsequently or be arranged a couple of weeks apart. Following activities will take place:
- lectures (32 hours)
- hands-on exercises (teamwork). Written reports/summaries from the exercises/teamwork will be requested(10 hours)
- laboratory exercises (16 hours)
- self study (130 hours)
- home exam

Participation in lectures, exercises and lab is obligatory, and a prerequisite to be allowed to deliver the home exam.

Compulsory assignments

  • Lectures
  • Lab
  • Exercises

Required previous knowledge

Master's Degree or similar. Medical students at The Student Research Programme. Candidates with a lower degree will be assessed individually.

Course materials

Teaching material will be found at It's learning.

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2015

Language of instruction: English

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Subject area(s)
  • Biophysics and Medical Technology
  • Bioinformatics
  • Biochemistry
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biotechnology
  • Medicine
  • Medical Technology
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging

Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Hjemme-eksamen 100/100
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.
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