Functional Genomics

A.Y. 2019/2020
6
Max ECTS
48
Overall hours
SSD
BIO/11 BIO/18
Language
English
Learning objectives
This course provides the students with deep knowledge about the latest genome wide approaches to study gene functions in model organisms.
Expected learning outcomes
Undefined
Single course

This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.

Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Whole genome sequencing
Genome annotation
Gene family analysis
Reverse genetics strategies in prokaryotes and eukaryotes
Transcriptomics
Small non-coding RNA function and their analysis
Regulatory pathway analysis
Proteomics strategies
Protein interactions and complex formation
Protein analysis in living cells.
Prerequisites for admission
Good basic knowledge of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
Teaching methods
Frontal lectures. At the end of the course, there will be an additional question time during which students can ask for extra explanations regarding all the topics that were discussed during the lessons.
Teaching Resources
Scientific papers and reviews will be presented during lectures and all materials will be uploaded on the Ariel website, therefore lecture attendance is strongly encouraged.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Learning assessment will be through a written exam at the end of the course. The examination will consist of 6 open questions during which, students must answer 5. Each question contributes equally to the final score.
BIO/11 - MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
BIO/18 - GENETICS
Lessons: 48 hours
Professor(s)
Reception:
Thursday 14.00 - 17.00
Via Celoria 26, Tower B, 2nd floor