BIOMG 4000 - Genomics

Fall. 3 credits.

Prerequisite: Two majors-level biology courses and BIOMG 2810 or BIOMG 3300, or BIOMG 3330, or BIOMG 3350 or BIOMG 3310/BIOMG 3320 or permission of instructor. Lecture.

J. Schimenti.

Introduction to principles underlying the organization of genomes and the methods of studying them, emphasizing genome-wide approaches to research. Covers the application of genomics methodologies for addressing issues including gene regulation, evolution, complex systems, genetics, and gene: phenotype relationships. Landmark and timely genomics papers and other research developments will be discussed. Basic bioinformatics tools will be incorporated.