Functional Genomics
- Provider
Swayam
- Cost
Free Online Course
- Session
Finished
- Language
English
- Certificate
Paid Certificate Available
- Duration
4 weeks long
Overview
With the emergence of high throughput DNA sequencing technologies, the complete genome sequences of many organisms are deciphered and are being analyzed. Despite the progress, understanding the cellular functions of most the genes thus identified remains a challenge. The emerging field of “Functional Genomics” aims at providing comprehensive approaches to understand the genome functions, to develop and promote high throughput and large scale approaches to investigate the function of the genomes, their products and the interactions between the two. This course thus will provide an overview of the concept of Functional Genomics and contemporary approaches used to understand the genome function.
INTENDED AUDIENCE :
PRE-REQUISITES: Basic level of understanding in cell and molecular biology is expected
INDUSTRY SUPPORT: Industries that will recognize this course Biotechnology, medical and pharma companies, paramedic clinical centers, and educational institutes
INTENDED AUDIENCE :
- Students interested in pursuing research in genomics and biotechnology field.
- Medical students and practicing clinicians interested in genomics and molecular medicine.
- Students interested in careers in biotechnology and biopharma fields.
- Technical staff /scientists working in biotechnology, biopharma and molecular diagnostic laboratories/industry
PRE-REQUISITES: Basic level of understanding in cell and molecular biology is expected
INDUSTRY SUPPORT: Industries that will recognize this course Biotechnology, medical and pharma companies, paramedic clinical centers, and educational institutes
Syllabus
COURSE LAYOUT
Week 1:[2.5 hrs; 4 lectures]Introduction to Functional Genomics:
Pre- and post-genomic era; major advancements in genomic approaches; epigenetics and metagenomics; forward versus reverse genetics
Week 2: [2.5 hrs; 4 lectures]
Genome Analyses - Part 1
Genome editing approaches and their applications; gene expression analyses and applications
Week 3:[3 hrs: 4 lectures and 2 tutorial sessions]
Genome Analyses - Part 2
Methods for DNA/RNA sequencing, sequence analysis and their applications
Week 4:[2.5 hrs: 3 lectures and 2 laboratory sessions]
Comparative Genomics
Genomic insight into evolution; power of comparative genomic analysis