MODULAR COURSE IN BIOINFORMATICS
Eligibility : B.Sc. (Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Statistics/Agri/Biology or Equivalent), B.Tech., M.B.B.S, B.Pharm, B.D.S., B.V.Sc. or Equivalent (at least 50% marks or equivalent grade).
Duration : Three months per module.
Total Intake: 30 seats (reservation as per University Rules)
Module I
Papers |
Bioinformatics and IT |
Date of Commencement |
Paper I |
Introduction to Bioinformatics |
July 2010 |
Paper II |
Application of computing in Bioinformatics |
Paper III |
Lab – Bioinformatics |
Paper IV |
Lab – C programming, Perl in Bioinformatics |
Module II
Papers |
Bioalgorithms and sequence Analysis |
Date of Commencement |
Paper I |
Algorithms in Bioinformatics |
Nov 2010 |
Paper II |
Genome and Protein sequence Analysis |
Paper III |
Lab – Algorithms in Bioinformatics |
Paper IV |
Lab – Sequence Analysis and Phylogenetic Analysis |
Module III
Papers |
Structural Bioinformatics |
Date of Commencement |
Paper I |
Biophysics and Structural Biology |
March 2010 |
Paper II |
Molecular Modeling and Drug Designing |
Paper III |
Lab – Simulations in Macromolecules and Molecular Interactions |
Paper IV |
Lab – Docking and QSAR Analysis |
Module IV
Papers |
Applications of Bioinformatics / Experimental Bioinformatics |
Date of Commencement |
Paper I |
Systems Biology and Profile Analysis |
June 2010 |
Paper II |
Lab – Pathway Reconstruction and e-modeling |
Paper III |
Project – Viva Voce |
On successful completion of each module a Certificate will be awarded. Candidates who successfully complete all the four modules under this programme will be awarded Post Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics.
Fees : Rs. 5000/- per module; Five seats in each module are reserved for Sponsored/candidates from industry with a fee of Rs.10,000/- per module.
Mode of Selection : On the basis of percentage of marks secured in the qualifying examination.
Mailing Address
Prof. P. P.
Mathur
Coordinator
Centre for Bioinformatics
School of Life Sciences
Pondicherry University
Pondicherry – 605 014
Phone : 0413 2655212
Fax : 0413 2655211
