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551-1119-00L 6 Credits BSC D-BIOL
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Microbial Community Genomics

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Shinichi Sunagawa
Number of participants limited to 10. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge in [R] (e.g. indroductory course) and/or UNIX is required. Participants should bring their own laptop computer. The enrolment is done by the D-BIOL study administration. General safety regulations for all block courses: The COVID certificate is mandatory at ETH Zurich. Only students who have a Covid certificate, i.e. who have been vaccinated, have recovered or have bee -Whenever possible the distance rules have to be respected -All students have to wear masks throughout the course. Please keep reserve masks ready. Surgical masks (IIR) or medical grade masks (FFP2) without a valve are permitted. Community masks (fabric masks) are not allowed. -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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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:48:52

Abstract

Introduction to current research methods in the analysis of microbial communities using Next Generation Sequencing approaches - metagenomics. Practical experience of work in a computational laboratory and an introduction to scientific programming.

Objective

Gain skills in data analysis and presentation for oral and written reports. Lectures introducing state-of-the-art in respective research areas and community microbiology, which is the target of ongoing research. Start to assess current literature.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Assessment by written exam, and written report and oral presentation of the project.Students are obliged to be present throughout the block course.Cancellation: If you have to deregister from a course that has been assigned to you (just emergency reasons), please notify in written the course coordinator at least four weeks before the course starts, for courses in the 1st quarter, a cancellation period of one week applies. The study secretariat D-BIOL must also be informed (email CC [email protected]) so that the enrollment is deleted. Otherwise the course is considered as "failed".

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Microbial Community Genomics
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Block course in the 3rd quarter of the autumn semester
  • Tue 12:45-16:30 (HCI G 443)
  • Wed 07:45-16:30 (HCI G 443)
  • Thu 07:45-16:30 (HCI G 443)
  • Fri 07:45-16:30 (HCI G 443)
100 h semesterly

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