BIOMG 6000

Genomics: Technology, Data, and Applications

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

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.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: two majors-level biology courses and BIOMG 2800; or BIOMG 3300, or BIOMG 3350 or BIOMG 3310 /BIOMG 3320 or permission of instructor.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA

Outcomes

• Students will be able to learn modern Genomics technologies and how they are applied in scientific research.
• Students will be able to develop the ability to propose experiments designed to answer biological questions, with an emphasis on Genomics approaches.
• Students will be able to think independently and creatively in solving problems with the tools of Genomics.

When Offered Fall.

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