Genomes and Genomics 3 (U00669)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 9 ? Acronym : BIO-3-GEN

Complete genomic DNA sequences have now been published for more than 380 bacteria and Archaea, and for Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Caenorhabditis elegans, Arabidopsis thaliana and Drosophila melanogaster. A 'draft' version of the human genome is available, and this and many other genome sequencing projects will be completed in the next few years. The study of complete genomes provides new insights into the working of living systems at the most fundamental level, with important implications for understanding the evolutionary development of organisms and for practical applications in biotechnology and human health. The lecture course will be complemented by laboratory practicals and by weekly 'Technology Sessions' which will give first hand experience of the experimental techniques of genomics and of computer data analysis and bioinformatics.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Normally Genes and Gene Action 2 and Evolution in Action 2. Molecular Genetics 3 is recommended.

? Costs : Students should supply a lab coat, notebook and marker pen.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Biology, (School of Biological Sciences, Schedule K)

Other subject areas

Biomedical Sciences, (School of Biomedical Sciences, Schedule T)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 5 hour(s) 30 minutes per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
07/01/2008	09:00	12:00	Lecture Theatre 1, Ashworth Labs	KB

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	10:00	10:50	KB
Lecture	Monday	11:10	13:00	KB
Lecture	Thursday	09:00	10:50	KB
Lecture	Thursday	11:10	13:00	KB

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Increased understanding of biological processes.
- To introduce and review the development and prospects for genomic analysis
- To outline present understanding of genome structure, function and evolution
- To understand the use and value of high-throughput experimental techniques including DNA hybridisation arrays and protein 2-D gel technology
- To provide a thorough grounding in bioinformatics - computer-based handling and analysis of sequence and other genomic data