551-1119-00L  Microbial Community Genomics

SemesterAutumn Semester 2018
LecturersS. Sunagawa
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish
CommentNumber of participants limited to 6.

Prerequisite: Basic knowledge in [R] (e.g. indroductory course) and/or UNIX is required. Participants should bring their own laptop computer.

The enrolment is done by the D-BIOL study administration.



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
551-1119-00 GMicrobial Community Genomics
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
Block course in the 1st quarter of the autumn semester
Raum: HCP F 38.2
100s hrsS. Sunagawa

Catalogue data

AbstractIntroduction to current research methods in the analysis of microbial communities using Next Generation Sequencing approaches - metagenomics. Practical experience of work in a computational laboratory and an introduction to scientific programming.
ObjectiveGain skills in data analysis and presentation for oral and written reports. Lectures introducing state-of-the-art in respective research areas and community microbiology, which is the target of ongoing research. Start to assess current literature.
Prerequisites / NoticeBasic knowledge in [R] (e.g. indroductory course) and/or UNIX is required. Participants should bring their own laptop computer.

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits6 credits
ExaminersS. Sunagawa
Typegraded semester performance
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionRepetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.
Additional information on mode of examinationAssessment by written exam, and written report and oral presentation of the project.

Learning materials

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Groups

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Restrictions

GeneralPermission from lecturers required for all students

Offered in

ProgrammeSectionType
Biology BachelorBlock Courses in 1st Quarter of the SemesterWInformation