KJM9320 – BIOCAT - Structural Biology Techniques

Schedule, syllabus and examination date

Course content

The course offers an introduction to experimental methods for structure determination and structure prediction. It is up to date and taught by experts in the fields. The course will cover the main high-resolution methods X-ray crystallography and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy as well as electron cryo-microscopy (Cryo-EM), small-angle X-ray, and neutron scattering (SAXS and SANS), molecular modelling and structural mass spectrometry. The methods will be studied in theory and practice, giving the students a good overview of methods applicable in their Ph.D. projects in the subject. The course shall also enable participants to read and judge modern literature in the field.

Learning outcome

After completing the course, you:

  • have a fundamental understanding of the main experimental structural biology techniques protein crystallography, NMR and cryo-EM
  • have knowledge of complementary experimental techniques, such as SAXS, SANS and structural mass spectrometry
  • have knowledge of complementary theoretical techniques (molecular modeling) and bioinformatics
  • have insight into when to apply which technique, and their advantages and limitations
  • have some practical experience
  • have the ability to present your work and important scientific concepts
  • are able to read, understand and judge structural biology publications

Admission to the course

PhD candidates from the University of Oslo should apply for classes and register for examinations through Studentweb.

If a course has limited intake capacity, priority will be given to PhD candidates who follow an individual education plan where this particular course is included. Some national researchers’ schools may have specific rules for ranking applicants for courses with limited intake capacity.

PhD candidates who have been admitted to another higher education institution must apply for a position as a visiting student within a given deadline.

Knowledge a