[Plsgs] FW: Fall 2017 Course: ECOL 553 - Functional and Evolutionary Genomics

[Lambert, Georgina M - (glambert)]

ECOL 553 – Functional and Evolutionary Genomics


The life sciences have been transformed by massive infusions of molecular sequence data together with new computational advances and database technologies. Central to this transformation are the determination of complete genome sequences and the exploitation of these sequences to answer biological questions. This involves integration of the new sequence information with established methods and information in genetics and molecular biology. Because much of genomics depends on comparative sequence analysis, an understanding of evolutionary processes is also essential. Moreover, the combination of massive data sets with the intrinsically challenging algorithmic problems in sequence analysis raises a rich array of more computational problems. This course surveys the basic findings and approaches in the field of genomics. We will cover conceptual aspects as well as methodology and technical advances that are central to obtaining and exploring genome sequences. A consideration of how the evolutionary process shapes genomes will be a continuing theme in the course.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30-10:45am
Koffler Room 209
Instructors: Michael Sanderson and Luciano Matzkin
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