Teaching
Next F1 course in the summer semester 2026: March 9–April 24, 2026
This course is aimed at master's students with an interest in bioinformatics and RNA sequencing. Over six weeks, participants will learn how to analyze RNA-Seq data in R and investigate changes in gene expression under different cellular conditions. The focus is on practical bioinformatics methods, including the analysis of genetic variants, differential gene expression analysis, and alternative splicing. All participants will perform these analyses themselves using their own sample datasets with the Galaxy Server and the R programming language. No prior programming knowledge is required, as we will cover R basics during the first week of the course.
Course schedule:
Week 1: R basics (3 hours per day in class + exercises)
Weeks 2-4: Step-by-step analysis of the data (3 hours per day in class + independent continuation of the analyses)
Weeks 5-7: Finalization of the analyses (independent work)
Final assignments: Poster presentation in small groups & individual protocol submission
Registration: Mail to Prof Kathi Zarnack
In the F2 internship or other internships, students work independently on a research project and are supervised by one of our group members. In addition, the students take part in the meetings of the working group (Scrum meeting, Group Seminar & WueBiT Seminar, Journal club and code review) to deepen their expertise.
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for the F2 internship is the successful participation in the F1 internship!
Projects: The project topics are planned by the respective supervisor together with Prof Kathi Zarnack. Kathi will discuss the possible projects with you upon enrolment.
Registration: Mail to Prof Kathi Zarnack
Length: The length of the internship depends on the respective study regulations.
Workplace: Students are given a workplace in our office, but some of the work can be done from home.
In a Bachelor's or Master's thesis, students work independently on a research project and are supervised by one of our group members. In addition, the students participate in the meetings of the working group (Scrum meeting, Group Seminar & WueBiT Seminar, Journal club and code review) to deepen their expertise.
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for a thesis is a successfully completed internship with us!
Projects: The project topics are planned by the respective supervisor together with Prof Kathi Zarnack. Kathi will discuss the possible projects with you when you register.
Registration: Mail to Prof Kathi Zarnack
Length: The length of the thesis depends on the respective study regulations.
Workplace: Students are given a workplace in our office, but some work can be done from home.
