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701-1425-01L 2 Credits DR , MSC D-USYS
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Genetic Diversity: Techniques

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Aria Maya Minder Pfyl
Number of participants limited to 8. Selection of the students: order of registration Registration until 18.10.2020. General safety regulations for all this course: -Whenever possible the distance rules have to be respected -All students have to wear masks throughout the course (keep reserve masks ready) -The installation and activation of the Swiss Covid-App is highly encouraged -Any additional rules for individual courses have to be respected -Students showing any COVID-19 symptoms are not allowed to enter ETH buildings and have to inform the course responsible
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Abstract

This course provides training for advanced students (master, doctoral or post-doctoral level) in how to measure and collect genetic diversity data from populations, experiments, field and laboratory. Different DNA/RNA extraction protocols, quality control measurements, SNP genotyping and gene expression techniques will be addressed.

Objective

To learn and improve on standard and modern methods of genetic data collection. Examples are: use of pyrosequencing, expression analysis, SNP-typing, next-generation sequencing etc. A course for practicioners.

Content

After an introduction (one afternoon), students will have 3 weeks to work independently in groups of two through different protocols. At the end the whole class meets for another afternoon to present the techniques/results and to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the different techniques. Techniques adressed are: RNA/DNA extractions and quality control, SNP genotyping, pyrosequencing, real-time qPCR.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Material will be handed out in the course.

Literature

Material will be handed out in the course.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance
Attendance and active participation in workshops.Final talk.

Registration & Places

Max Places
8
Signup End
12.10.2020

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Genetic Diversity: Techniques
Language of the course: English Start of the course: Wednesday, 4. November 2020 at 13:15-17:00, end of the course: Wednesday, 25. November 2020 at 13:15-17:00, individual work in between (about 1 day per week preferably Monday to Wednesday). Course room for the introduction and final discussion will be announced, lab work has to be done at the GDC.
  • 04.11 Date 13:00-17:00 (ON LI NE)
  • 25.11 Date 13:00-17:00 (ON LI NE)
60 h semesterly

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