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TBT4507

Bioinformatics and Experimental design and data analysis, Specialization Course

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English and norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Aggregate score

About

About the course

Course content

Experimental design and data analysis:-Uncertainty analysis,-Hypothesis testing,-Simple and Multiple linear regression,-Experimental design with two-level factorial experiments,-Analysis of variance (ANOVA),-Nonparametric methods,-IBM SPSS for statistical analysis.

The Bioinformatics part (50%) gives a comprehensive introduction to DNA analysis. Each student receives a 20 kb large "raw" DNA-sequence with unknown identity and origin (bacterial, archaeal, or eukaryotic). The students in groups of 2-4 is expected to analyse the sequence based on questions raised in an available compendium. This bioinformatic part is using a practical approach where the students are guided and have to use a wide portfolio of electronic bioinformatic tools. The students will submit several reports throughout the course work, where each is building on the previous, and all are included in the basis for grading.

Learning outcome

Experimental design and data analysis: The student has knowledge of the basic statistical models and methods used in science and technology. The student can interpret results of hypothesis testing, regression analysis, experimental design, analysis of variance and nonparametric methods. The student can use software for statistical calculations and analyzes.

Bioinfomatics: The student learns how to read DNA.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures (24 h), exercises (8 h) and self-study (64 h).

The bioinformatic part uses a problem-based learning approach.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises statistics

Further on evaluation

Experimental design and data analysis: The number of exercises is 4, all must be approved to take the exam. Written exam (2h).

Bioinformatics: Based on a report.

Each graded part (the written exam in Experimental design and data analysis, the report in Bioinformatics) counts 50% of the total grade in the course.

Both the report and the written exam must be passed to pass the course.

If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral. In case of retake after a failed exam or to improve grade, students can choose to retake only one part of the assessment.

Course materials

Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists (9th Edition) by Ronald E. Walpole.

Bioinformatics: Information will be given at commencement of the course. This part relies on use of freely available online websites/softwares.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
TBT4506 3.7 sp Autumn 2020
TBT4508 3.7 sp Autumn 2020
MATV4008 3.7 sp Autumn 2020
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Technological subjects

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Biotechnology and Food Science

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

School exam
Weighting 50/100 Examination aids Code D Date 2025-12-04 Time 09:00 Duration 2 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room for school exam

The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

Sluppenvegen 14
Room SL110 hvit sone
19 candidates
Assignment
Weighting 50/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment

Re-sit examination - Summer 2026

School exam
Weighting 50/100 Examination aids Code D Duration 2 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.