BIS 023A

Genome Hunters

Hands-on, project-based introduction to genome-centric biology with specific focus on quantitative elements of associated experimental approaches. Measurement error and error estimation, experimental design, data analysis, model generation and fitting, and model-guided hypothesis generation and testing. Course content covered through quarter-long interactive experiment to isolate an organism, quantitatively characterize its behavior, and sequence its genome.

Units: 3.0

Hours: Lecture—1 hour(s); Laboratory—3 hour(s); Extensive Problem Solving.