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Hands-on advanced methods and techniques in plant science and biotechnology
Aarhus University
The Danish and global plant production is facing major challenges. The rapid population growth, the increased consumption of animal products and the use of crops for energy purposes demand an increased production. In addition, climate change is expected to have pronounced effects on plant production. At the same time there is also a strong wish among the public that future plant production can take place with minimal applications of pesticides and fertilizers. In effect, plant production is developing into a far more dynamic and demanding scenario in the food-, feed-, non-food-, and bioenergy area. Plant biotechnology is expected to play a major role in meeting the demands created by this scenario through knowledge on plant genomes, advanced molecular breeding and development of genetic modified organisms (GMO).
The course intends to provide the students with experience in advanced molecular techniques used in modern plant science and biotechnology through an intensive two week course.
The course is an off-campus course and held at Aarhus University Flakkebjerg, Forsøgsvej 1, DK-4200 Slagelse.
The Department of Agroecology is located in Flakkebjerg 10 km south of Slagelse with good possibilities of public transportation to Copenhagen. We have 6.500 m2 of laboratories, greenhouses and semi-field facilities and 175 ha of experimental area as well as library, offices and canteen. We are experts in integrated pest management for the control of plant diseases, pests and weeds. The course will run over 10 days (1 July - 12 July) during week 27 and 28 arranged as live-in course with possibility of accommodation nearby.
| Location | Aarhus, Denmark |
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12 Aug 2019
- 23 Aug 2019
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| level | Master / Graduate |
| Credits | 5.0 ECTS |
| Program fee | 138 EUR |
| Accommodation fee | 425 EUR |
| Extra information about the
fee: Exchange students: No Fee Freemovers, EU/EEA: 138 EUR Freemovers, NON-EU/EEA: 1159 EUR Books, course materials, social programme, and housing are not included in the fee. Rooms are available as 1-person, 2-person, 3-person or 4-person rooms respectively. A 1-person room is DKK 425 per night A 2-person room is DKK 550 per night A 3-person room is DKK 660 per night A 4-person room is DKK 800 per night. The hostel offers a fully equipped guest kitchen. |
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| Application deadline | 1 April 2019 |
| Entry
requirements: Course Specific: A relevant bachelor's degree within Science and Technology. The students are expected to have to have a basic theoretical and practical knowledge in molecular biology, genetics and biotechnology. General: Exchange students: nomination from your home university Freemovers: documentation for English Langauge proficiency You can read more about admission here: https://international.au.dk/education/admissions/summeruniversity/how-to-apply/ |
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