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Cursus: NWI-BB064B
NWI-BB064B
Functionele Genomics
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CursusNWI-BB064B
Studiepunten (ECTS)6
CategorieBA (Bachelor)
VoertaalEngels
Aangeboden doorRadboud Universiteit; Faculteit der Natuurwetenschappen, Wiskunde en Informatica; BioWetenschappen;
Docenten
VorigeVolgende 5
Docent
dr. E. Habibi
Overige cursussen docent
Docent
dr. S.J. van Heeringen
Overige cursussen docent
Docent
dr. C. Logie
Overige cursussen docent
Docent
dr. A. Mandoli
Overige cursussen docent
Docent
dr. J.H.A. Martens
Overige cursussen docent
Collegejaar2016
Periode
KW3  (30-01-2017 t/m 09-04-2017)
Aanvangsblok
KW3
Onderwijsvorm
voltijd
Opmerking-
Inschrijven via OSIRISJa
Inschrijven voor bijvakkersJa
VoorinschrijvingNee
WachtlijstNee
Plaatsingsprocedure-
Cursusdoelen

At the end of the course

  1. The student understands the field of functional genomics, its key terms and concepts, and is able to explain these terms and concepts in a way that demonstrates a correct understanding of the relevant molecular and biological processes and mechanisms
  2. The student has a good understanding of the experimental approaches that are relevant for research questions on the subject, as shown by the ability to design experiments to address a relevant research question and the ability to explain the possibilities and limitations of specific experimental approaches
  3. The student is also able to interpret and evaluate experimental results related to this field, as shown by the ability to derive and justify meaningful and legitimate conclusions from experimental data
Inhoud
To allow students to attain the level of knowledge and understanding described in the course objectives, the lectures will treat the following topics: 
    
• To provide insight in the historical and technology-driven development of the genome sciences, the (recent) technological advances in sequencing will be reviewed (lecture topic: DNA sequencing). Subsequently, our current understanding of the content of the genome (topic: Genome structure) and how we can exploit genomic analyses to improve our understanding of cancer (topic: Cancer genomics) will be discussed
    
• The molecular mechanisms and networks that regulate the genome constitute another major component of the course (lecture topics: Epigenetics, Chromosomal interactions, Systems biology)
    
• A third major component of course content concerns high-throughput screens of interactions and functions that help to characterize genes on a genome-wide scale (lecture topics: Yeast Functional Genomics, Genome-wide disease screens)
    
The Questions & Answers (Q&A) sessions (four times two hours) are designed to provide a deeper insight in each of these topics. To this end the students will study papers that are hyperlinked in the reader, will prepare answers to questions, discuss these answers in small groups, followed by a plenary discussion with teaching staff. The Q&A questions are also meant to prepare for the exam. In addition a practice exam is provided.The Computer Practical complements the students' experience of Functional Genomics and is designed to train and assess students for course objective 3. In this practical experimental genomic data is visualized and analyzed to introduce the students to bioinformatic analyses and to deepen their knowledge and understanding of epigenetics in the context of acute myeloid leukemia.

As part of the practical the students will work with the UCSC genome browser and tools such as TMEV and MotifViz, develop an understanding of what types of genomic data can be analyzed and how the input and output are formatted. The students will develop their critical-thinking, problem-solving and communication skills in the area of genomics and will develop an ability to interpret genomic data, report the results and explain, discuss and justify their conclusions. The computer practical is concluded with a written reflection assignment in which the students evaluate the working hypothesis presented at the beginning of the practical in the light of the experimental data they have analyzed.
Bijzonderheden
This course will be taught in English.

• Due to the mandatory computer practical it is very difficult, if not impossible, to participate simultaneously in other activities / courses
• Contact: Dr. Klaas W. Mulder (e-mail: k.mulder@science.ru.nl ; tel: 024 3616850)
Toetsinformatie
• Mandatory participation in Questions and Answers (werkcolleges )
• Mandatory participation in Computer practical, sufficient score (55% of points)
• Written exam with open questions and with computer practical assignments. The exam will contribute 80% to the final grade; the remaining 20% is comprised of computer practical assignments. Grades for both exam and computer practical should be at least 55% of the maximum score. The exam questions are in English. Students may answer in English or Dutch. Use of an English-Dutch dictionary is allowed during the written exam.
Voorkennis
The student is expected to have prior knowledge corresponding to the subject matter of the course Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II (BMB2, see Lodish 7 chapters 4, 7, 8, 19 and 24)
Literatuur

• Book: Lodish et al.: Molecular Cell Biology, 6th edition (Freeman and Company, New York, 2008)
• Selected texts (on Blackboard)
Werkvormen

• 24 hours computer course
• 24 hours lecture
• 20 hours question session
• 100 hours individual study period
Verplicht materiaal
Boek
Lodish et al.: Molecular Cell Biology, 6th edition (Freeman and Company, New York, 2008)
Blackboard
Dictaat en/of geselecteerde review artikelen worden via blackboard verspreid
Werkvormen
Computerpracticum
AanwezigheidsplichtJa

Cursusgebeurtenis

Hoorcollege

Responsiecollege

Zelfstudie

Toetsen
Tentamen
Weging1
GelegenhedenBlok KW3, Blok KW4

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