n.BA.AD.Gen.23HS (Genomics) 
Module: Genomics
This information was generated on: 10 May 2024
No.
n.BA.AD.Gen.23HS
Title
Genomics
Credits
2

Description

Version: 1.0 start 01 August 2023

 

Study Programme Applied Digital Life Sciences
Regulations Applicable RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Applied Digital Life Sciences degree programme
Module Type  
  Compulsory Module  X Elective Module    Optional Module
Planned Semester 4th Semester
Module Coordinator Theo Smits
Telephone / E-Mail +41 (0)58 934 52 93 / theo.smits@zhaw.ch
Lecturer(s),
Speaker(s),
Associate(s)		 Theo Smits, Fabio Rezzonico, Joël Pothier, guests
Entrance Requirements Grundlagen Biologie und Technik, Systeme der Biologie, Life Sciences Datalab
Learning Outcomes and Competencies Technical skills:
Students
  • can understand the concepts of genomics and next generation sequencing.
  • can retrieve relevant information from genome databases.
  • can use tools for analysis of DNA sequences.
  • know how genome sequence information can be used for application in the fields of taxonomy and diagnostics.
Transferable skills:
Students
  • can interpret and understand genome-based data correctly
Module Content
  • Genes and genomes
  • Sanger sequencing
  • Next generation sequencing
  • Assembly and annotation
  • Genome analysis (comparative genomics)
  • Taxonomy and whole-genome-based phylogeny
  • Genome-based diagnostics
  • Introduction to metagenomics
Follow-up Modules Bioinformatics 1, Bioinformatics 2, Integrated Omics
Methods of Instruction  Lectures with exercises
Digital Resources
  • Texts, scientific literature
  • Videos
  • (Multiple Choice-) Tests
  • Exercises (incl. solutions)
Lesson Structure / Workload  
 Contact Hours 28
 Guided Self-Study 14
 Independent Self-Study 18
 Total Workload 60
Classroom Attendance No, but strongly encouraged.
Assessment
Written exam at the end of the semester 100%
 
If there is a low number of participants, the lecturer may change the form of a repeat examination after consultation with the head of the study programme: e.g. an oral examination can be used to replace a written one. Please report any changes to the form of examinations by e-mail to pruefungsadmin.lsfm@zhaw.ch and Cc. Head of study programme
Language of Instruction  English
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Course: Genomics
No.
n.BA.AD.Gen.23HS.V
Title
Genomics

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