Universität Wien

301060 UE Practical course on bioinformatics of microbial genomes and metagenomes (2020W)

5.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Online exercises Wednesdays 14:00-16:30

  • Wednesday 07.10. 14:00 - 16:35 Digital
  • Wednesday 14.10. 14:00 - 16:35 Digital
  • Wednesday 21.10. 14:00 - 16:35 Digital
  • Wednesday 28.10. 14:00 - 16:35 Digital
  • Wednesday 04.11. 14:00 - 16:35 Digital
  • Wednesday 11.11. 14:00 - 16:35 Digital
  • Wednesday 18.11. 14:00 - 16:35 Digital
  • Wednesday 25.11. 14:00 - 16:35 Digital
  • Wednesday 02.12. 14:00 - 16:35 Digital
  • Wednesday 09.12. 14:00 - 16:35 Digital
  • Wednesday 16.12. 14:00 - 16:35 Digital
  • Wednesday 13.01. 14:00 - 16:35 Digital
  • Wednesday 20.01. 14:00 - 16:35 Digital
  • Wednesday 27.01. 14:00 - 16:35 Digital

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This practical seminar introduces the major computational methods necessary to process, analyse and interpret shotgun metagenomic sequences in theory and practice. Main topics are metagenome assembly, binning, taxonomic characterization, and annotation. Students simulate individual metagenomes first, and test the relevant computational approaches on them. Based on this experience, real metagenomes from recent research projects are analyzed in the second part of the seminar.

Assessment and permitted materials

Paper presentation; oral progress reports; written work report.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Basic knowledge in Bioinformatics and Genomics (as e.g. teached in lecture 300311) are required for participation in this seminar.

Examination topics

This practical seminar will consist of theoretical (lecture like) introductions to the topics, discussion of selected scientific papers and practical exercises in the computer room.

Reading list

Will be provided during the seminar.

Association in the course directory

MMB W-2, MMB W-3, MMEI II-1.2, MMEI II-2.2, WZB

Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:24