Genomics and Next Generation Sequencing - Continuing Professional Development
Program Overview
Students will learn to interpret biological data, analyze it using both command-line and web-based tools, and integrate diverse data types for biological understanding. The module is assessed through written exams and a group presentation.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This module will introduce the students to various sides of Omics:
- Genomics
- Transcriptomics
- Methylation
- Transcription factors analysis
- Chromatin accessibility analysis (e.g. DNase-seq, ATAC-seq)
- Chromatin structure analysis (e.g. HiC, ChIA-PET) It will include a coverage of the technological progress:
- History: Sanger sequencing through array technologies
- Next generation Sequencing
- Advanced library construction procedures for specialized assays (e.g. ChIP, DNase, ATAC, HiC, eCLIP) This module will as well address specific fields of:
- Classical Genetics
- Population Genetics
- Cancer Genomics
- Analyse the various types of data generated in the field both with command line and web interface such as Galaxy
- Integrate the various type of data to understand the biological implication of the results
Assessment:
The module is assessed by a combination of a written examination (60%) in the form of short answer questions and a group presentation (40%) during the course of the module. There will also be a formative written examination in the form of MCQ during this module.
Other:
- Module lead: Professor Jean-Baptiste Cazier
- Please note module is only available as part of MSc Bioinformatics and the International Doctoral Training Programme.
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