English title:
Sequencing data analysis
Course ID:
790394
ECTS credits:
3,0
Title in native language:
Sequencing data analysis (in Eng.)
Sequencing data analysis (in Eng.)
Term Semester:
Spring/Summer
Instruction language(s):
English
Course content:
This course will give an overview on the analysis of high-throughput sequencing data, with focus on the Illumina and Pacific Biosciences sequencing platforms. Topics covered will include data file formats, data filtering, read mapping, genome assembly, variant discovery, and others. Analysis strategies will be explored using test data sets as well as real data.
Expected previous knowledge:
Students should be familiar with Linux shell commands and with working from the command-line terminal. For example, the course “Essentials for bioinformatics data analysis” will cover the required skills.
Learning outcomes:
Students will get familiar with applications of "next-generation" sequencing technologies and data analysis strategies.
Teaching and learning methods:
The on-site time commitment for the students will be 4 SSt for the practical course.
Exam method:
• Compulsory participation (Anwesenheitspflicht): for a positive grading the LVA needs to be attended on all days (=100%).
• The grading will be composed of
o Active participation during sessions (50%)
o Written protocol to be submitted within four weeks after the course (50%)
• The grading will be composed of
o Active participation during sessions (50%)
o Written protocol to be submitted within four weeks after the course (50%)
Organisation: University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna
Country:
Austria
Acronym:
BOKU
ERASMUS+ code:
A WIEN03
Teaching period summer semester:
22. Feb 2021 - 30. Sep 2021
Teaching period winter semester:
13. Oct 2020 - 21. Feb 2021
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