QIP SHORT-TERM COURSE ON TOOLS FOR BIORESOURCES CONSERVATION
July 11 - 15, 2011
Organized by
Department of Biotechnology Indian Institute Technology Guwahati
Guwahati-781039, ASSAM
BACKGROUND
The unique richness of bioresources in Northeast (NE) India makes it a potential hub of economic growth of the country to a competent level if utilized and tapped efficiently. To derive appropriate returns in a sustainable manner, rich bioresources of the region require proper protection and utilization. One may maximize the returns by appropriately harnessing the power of tools available ‘off the shelf’.
The QIP on “Tools in Bioresources Conservation” is designed to offer an in-depth theoretical knowledge and hands on exposure to “Off the shelf” tools such as molecular markers and bioassays that provide direct value in key areas of conservation both ex situ and in situ. This course is further intended to sensitize and to strengthen the conservation and use of plant genetic resources with special emphasis on bioresources of NE region.
COURSE CONTENT*
Outlines of the broad topics that will be covered during the course are as follows:
Importance of Bioresources and their conservation
Bioresources protection tools
Ex situ and in situ conservation methods
Molecular markers - DNA Typing; DNA Barcoding;
Microsatellite Markers etc,
Bioassays
GI and Bioresource
*Laboratory classes on some selected topics will be held regularly.
Bioresources protection tools
Ex situ and in situ conservation methods
Molecular markers - DNA Typing; DNA Barcoding;
Microsatellite Markers etc,
Bioassays
GI and Bioresource
*Laboratory classes on some selected topics will be held regularly.
FACULTY
Faculty members will be from the Department of Biotechnology, IIT Guwahati. Few faculty members from other Department of the institute will also deliver lectures. Moreover, few external speakers with expertise in related area will also be invited for lectures.
COURSE MATERIAL
Short notes, slides and reference materials will be provided on CD/printed form.
ELIGIBILITY The course is open mainly to teachers of Engineering colleges and polytechnics approved by AICTE. No course fee is charged for participants sponsored by AICTE approved institutions. However, Rs 1000/- caution-money has to be sent by the provisionally selected participants, which will be returned only when participant joins the course. Eligible participants from other governments departments and industries have to pay a course fee of Rs. 2500/- and Rs.5000/- respectively per person and they must meet the T.A. and D.A. from their own organization. The payment is to be made by demand draft drawn on any nationalised bank in favour of QIP, IIT Guwahati, payable at Guwahati.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE A limited number of participants from AICTE recognized institutions will be eligible for AC III tier railway fare* via the shortest route from the place of work and free lodging and boarding during the course period. Candidates attending the course in full only will be eligible for TA and DA. For all other participants no TA/DA will be paid.
* Please note that Tatkal reservation charges will not be reimbursed.
BOARDING AND LODGING Boarding and lodging facilities will be provided for the selected candidates from AICTE approved institutions in the student’s hostels or guest house (depending on availability) of the institute.
IMPORTANT DATES
Last date of receipt of duly filled applications: 20th June 2011
Intimation of selection by e-mail: 25th June 2011.
Intimation of selection by e-mail: 25th June 2011.
For announcement and updates visit: http://www.iitg.ernet.in/biotech/qip.htm
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