Functional Genomics and Bioinformatics

The part of Prof Kater:
This part of the course is divided in three biological levels of gene function analysis: (i) the DNA level: in this part focuses on the history of DNA sequencing from the start to the latest technologies. Furthermore, technologies to generate mutants in model organisms will be discussed. (ii) the RNA level: this part focuses on transcriptome analysis and how these analyses are used to understand gene functions. (iii). The protein level: identification and analysis of the proteome, analysis of protein complexes to understand gene functions.

Prof. Horner's module of the course will provide complementary teaching, emphasizing the Bioinformatics tools and technologies employed in modern genomics and functional genomics with a particular focus on genome sequencing assembly and annotation, and transcriptomics of coding and non-coding genes.


REFERENCE MATERIAL
This course is not covered by a text book since the latest technologies will be discussed. Literature will be provided during the lessons.


PREREQUISITES AND EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
To pass the examination students will have to follow the lessons since self-study is difficult due to the absence of a text book that covers the course. The written examinations are in English.


RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES
Good knowledge of molecular biology and genetics


TEACHING METHODS
Prof. Kater: Frontal teaching only.
Prof. Horner: Combination of frontal teaching and practical sessions in a cyber lab.


LANGUAGE
English


WEB PAGES
Lessons are available at ariel