BIOMI 4200 - [Microbial Genomics]

Spring. 2 credits.

Prerequisites: BIOMI 2900, BIOMG 2810, BIOMG 3300, BIOMG 3310, BIOMG 3330, or BIOMG 3350 or equivalents. Offered alternate odd-numbered years. Next offered 2012-2013.

J. Peters and J. D. Helmann.

Genomic information is revolutionizing biology. This course discusses the impact of genomic information on the study of microbial physiology, evolution, and biotechnology. Topics include both techniques (automated DNA sequencing, assembly, annotation, DNA chips) and applications (genome-wide analysis of transcription, functional genomics).