OFFERED FALL 2015
Introduction to Genomics:
From the gene to the organism
PBIO/MBIO 4810
3 Credits
When: M, W, F (12:30 PM-1:20 PM)
Location: Room 129
Instructor: Prof. Marc Libault, Dept. of Microbiology and Plant Biology
Prerequisites: PBIO1114 or BIO1114 or BIO1134 or CHEM3053 or
CHEM3153 or permission from the instructor.
•
•
•
•
•
The purpose of this class is to introduce the organization and evolution of genomes through the following topics:
Genes and the organization of the nucleus
Sequencing of genomes
Computational and comparative genomics; Organization and evolution of genomes; SNPs
Functional genomics: characterization of the function of the genes; molecular studies of gene expression
Introduction to the concept of “epigenome”
This 3000-level course is intended for plant biology, microbiology, biology, and biochemistry students interested
in the study of the entire genome of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms.
Through discussions,, reading of literature as well as applied exercises, you will study the organization and
evolution of genomes and will discover how researchers currently study gene function.
Grades will be based on: participation, attendance and oral assignments (40%), writing assignments (30%), final
exam (30%).
Questions:
libaultm@ou.edu, GLCH Rm 32, 5-6516