Genomic solutions to sustainable development
Summary
The course will teach how genome sciences contribute to sustainable development. Students will learn how genome sequencing technologies and applications are being used to address current challenges in agriculture, biodiversity conservation, healthcare, and climate change via lectures and practicals.
Content
This course teaches how genome science can address global challenges in sustainability, health, and the environment. Anchored in the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the course provides an overview of how DNA sequencing technologies can be applied to address issues across fields, including healthcare, agriculture, climate change, and environmental conservation. Through a combination of lectures and hands-on practice, students will gain the knowledge and skills to apply genomic solutions to real-world problems.
- Introduction to sustainability
- Conservation genomics
- Ancient genomics
- Biomonitoring
- Agrigenomics
- Synthetic biology
- Real-time genomics
- Personalised medicine
- Inequality in healthcare
- Microbiomes for therapeutics
- Introduction to R programming
- Practicals on eDNA sequencing
Keywords
Genomics, sustainable development, precision medicine, agriculture, climate change, biomonitoring, environmental conservation, microbiomes
Learning Prerequisites
Required courses
Basic genetics and molecular biology.
Recommended courses
BIO-373 - Genetics and genomics
Teaching methods
- Lectures
- Hands-on practical sessions
Assessment methods
Multiple-choice exam during the summer session.
In the programs
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: Written (summer session)
- Subject examined: Genomic solutions to sustainable development
- Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: mandatory
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: Written (summer session)
- Subject examined: Genomic solutions to sustainable development
- Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: Written (summer session)
- Subject examined: Genomic solutions to sustainable development
- Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
Reference week
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Lecture
Exercise, TP
Project, Lab, other