BCH 606 (Advanced genomics and Bioinformatics)

This course is designed to highlight technological advances in genomics and bioinformatics.  This course will cover the theoretical and practical bioinformatics applied to genetics and genome. Also, Explore technological developments and experimental methods relevant to genomics. The student will learn to use tools and software in binofremtcis used in genome analysis. topics include biological databases, whole genome alignment and characterization, structure and function of the genome, genome rearrangement, genome sequencing projects, genome variations and evolution, next-generation sequencing, transcriptome, epigenetics, cancer–omics and applications, and uses of genomic data in human health, disease, medicine, and biotechnology. Also, the course will introduce the use of bioinformatics and technological developments for communication of the results in genomics studies.