Functional Genomics (378-0-1)
Instructors
Eric L Weiss
847/491-7034
HOGAN 2205 Tech Drive, Suite 2100
Meeting Info
Frances Searle Building 2107: Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Overview of class
The sequencing and assembly of genomes has sparked a new era in biomedical science, in which analyses of very large datasets drive new understanding of fundamental biological phenomena. This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of genome sequencing and assembly, analysis of important genome features, and large-scale identification of genes and regulatory elements. Moreover, it will cover genome-scale "transcriptomic" experiments that identify important gene expression patterns, proteomic analysis that seeks to define the dynamic molecular machines underlying life processes, and analysis of genes in complex functional networks. The course will introduce key concepts in bioinformatics and molecular evolution and will teach students to use computational analyses to derive interesting information from large datasets.
Registration Requirements
Prerequisites: Students must have completed BIOL_SCI 202-0 and BIOL_SCI 203-0 to register for this course.
Teaching Method
Lecture, discussion, small group work on assigned projects
Evaluation Method
Exams Papers Projects
Class Materials (Required)
Introduction to Genomics, third edition, Arthur Lesk. Oxford University Press; 3rd edition (May 23, 2017) ISBN-13: 978-0198754831
Primary scientific literature will be distributed in class.
Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisites: Students must have completed BIOL_SCI 202-0 and BIOL_SCI 203-0 to register for this course.