Objectives and competences
The Mesoamerican hotspot houses between 5% and 12% of global biodiversity. However, the diversity of invertebrates is often underestimated. In the current biodiversity crisis, it is crucial to catalogue these species, since they are key to conservation. The mitochondrial gene cytochrome oxidase 1 (cox1) allows them to be identified quickly and efficiently, functioning as a genetic barcode. Do you want to train in these techniques and contribute to science? Check out our programme and sign up!
Basic information
| Type | Postgraduate courses |
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| Certificate | Advanced university course |
| Coordinating faculty | Facultat de Biologia |
| Branch of knowledge |
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| Mode of delivery | Face-to-face |
| Credits | 6 |
| Length of course | 1 academic year |
| Language(s) of instruction | Spanish |
| Enrolment fee | First year: 300,00 € An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee |
| In-company placement(s) | No |
| Start of teaching period | 19/01/2026 |
| End of teaching period | 30/01/2026 |
| albaenguidanos@ub.edu | |
| Webpage | NA |
| Managment | Mateos Frías, Eduardo |
| Open pre-enrolment | No |
| Lead to doctoral studies | No |
| Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualification | Sí, amb crèdits pendents (10% o menys) |
Objectives and competences
Objectives
- Apply sampling techniques of terrestrial and marine invertebrates for their collection and preservation.
Know the operation of a molecular laboratory and the basic techniques for obtaining sequences of animal bar codes.
- Acquire theoretical and practical knowledge of the use of molecular data in phylogenetic and genetic inferences of populations using sequences of animal bar codes to identify species limits, detect invasive species, make a catalog of local biodiversity know the evolutionary relationships between species, and evaluate the genetic status of wild animal populations.
Access and admission
Applicant profile and access requirements
Recommended applicant profile
Degree and diploma holders primarily in biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, biomedicine, environmental sciences, marine sciences, bioinformatics, medicine, pharmacy or chemistry...Access requirements and conditions
The course is also open to students with no prior university education, who will acquire the same knowledge and skills and receive a specific qualification for their learner group. Information on the access requirements and other conditions can be obtained from the course directors.Pre-enrolment
Contact us
Classes
| Address | Facultad de Ciencias Naturales, Exactas y Tecnolog XFP8+HQJ 07289 - Ciudad de Panamá Panamà |
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| Email address | panamabioresearch@gmail.com |
| Webpage | https://panamabioresearch.com/ |
| Telephone | +507 5236200 |
| Observations | from 8:00 to 18:00 |
Further information
| Address | Alba Enguídanos García Avinguda Diagonal 643 08028 - Barcelona Espanya |
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| Email address | albaenguidanos@ub.edu |
| Webpage | NA |
| Telephone | 617933693 |
| Observations | from 9:00 to 19:00 |