PWS 368
(PWS-Bio-MMBio) Genomics
Plant and Wildlife Sciences
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Current analysis of genes and genomes; computational approaches for interpreting genomic data, including genome sequencing and annotation, gene expression and the transcriptome, functional genomics, metagenomics, and genetic variation and SNPs.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Standard Grade Rule: A B C D E I
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Identify genomic techniques
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to identify the appropriate technique for a genetic analysis by understanding the following about various techniques: how they work, what they are used for, and what their respective advantages and disadvantages are
Title
Genome Sequences
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to describe how genomes are sequenced.
Title
Evaluate emerging technologies
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to interpret, assess, and critically evaluate the quality and veracity of new results and techniques in genomics by learning and critically applying their understanding of the biological principles on which current techniques are based
Title
Communicate effectively
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to communicate technical science to an expert or lay audience by understanding the concepts underlying genomics tools and summarizing these tools orally and in writing, in both technical and non-technical terms
