Bioinformatics of Bacteriophages

Catalog description

This is the second part of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's SEA-PHAGES (Science Education Alliance-Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science) program. This course is designed to immerse students in fundamental biological concepts and scientific reasoning through original, hypothesis-driven research. Students will characterize phages discovered by previous cohorts or explore other novel genomes using a comprehensive array of molecular and bioinformatics techniques. They will perform comparative genomics, complete genome annotation, and utilize molecular and recombinant DNA techniques to characterize these novel genomes. The course will be delivered in a blended format, combining traditional lectures with hands-on laboratory sessions. Students must register for both lecture and lab sections. Prerequisites: BSC 303 with a grade of C or more.