Introduction
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Overview
This course introduces algorithms, statistical methods and data analysis programming routines relevant for genome biology. It consists of three main components: lectures, hands-on practicals and student course projects. The lecture topics cover databases, sequence (NGS) analysis, phylogenetics, comparative genomics, genome-wide profiling methods, network biology and more. The hands-on practicals include homework assignments and course projects focusing on data analysis programming of next generation genome data using command-line tools on a computer cluster and the programming environment R. Depending on student interests, one or more specialty topics may be included, such as the analysis of single cell (e.g. scRNA-Seq) experiments, multi-omics data, or the development of web-based analysis tools (e.g. Shiny Apps).
Who should take this class?
Students with a strong interest and motivation in acquiring the skills required for mastering the computational aspects of modern genome research. The class is mainly targeting graduate students but senior undergraduate students are welcome to enroll as well. The main audience of this class usually includes students from bioscience, biomedical and bioengineering programs as well as CS and statistics students with interest in computational biology.
Can I audit this class?
It is possible to audit this class. However, due to the emphasis on active participation in practicals and course projects, students usually learn much more if they enroll into the class rather than auditing it in a passive manner.
Inclusive Classroom Code of Conduct
The instructors, organizers and participants of this class are committed to create and maintain an environment in which everyone can learn and thrive in ways inclusive of their diverse backgrounds and identities. All teaching material, activities, virtual or face-to-face interactions related to this course are intended to provide a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body size, visible or invisible disability, ethnicity, sex characteristics, gender identity and expression, level of experience, education, socio-economic status, nationality, Veteran status, citizenship status, personal appearance, race, caste, color, religion, or sexual identity and orientation. Violations of this code of conduct should be reported to the main instructor (Thomas Girke, thomas.girke@ucr.edu). For additional information about this important topic please visit the website of UCR’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI).
Accessibility
UC Riverside is committed to creating a learning environment that meets the needs of its diverse student body. If students anticipate or experience any barriers to learning in this course, they are welcome to discuss their concerns with the instructor(s). If students have a disability, they may want to contact the Student Disability Resource Center to accommodate their specific needs. As faculty we are responsible for collaborating with SDRC to ensure that the students enrolled in our classes have access to the SDRC approved classroom accommodations and services outlined in each student’s Letter of Accommodation. A Letter of Accommodation may be issued at any time during the quarter. In addition, Disability Services are free, voluntary, private, and not part of your transcript.