GSAT 502
GSAT 502 – Advanced Concepts in Genome Science and Technology – Term 1 and 2, 3 credits
This literature-based course will expose students to the latest developments in genomic analysis, and development of techniques and technologies for high-throughput biology and their application to solve biological problems. It will involve an active discussion component facilitated by a faculty member and stimulated by provision of key papers to all students beforehand. This course will develop skills in literature searching, information assembly/integration and lecture preparation and delivery, as well as developing expanded knowledge of the field.
Thursdays from 3:00-4:30 pm, MSL Room 337
Course Coordinators: Martin Hirst and Peter Stirling
| Week | Date | Speaker | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 9, 2021 | Peter Stirling/Martin Hirst | Introduction |
| 2 | September 16, 2021 | Martin Hirst | Functional Genomics |
| 3 | September 23, 2021 | Discussion papers | |
| 4 | October 7, 2021 | Nika Shakiba | Stem Cell Engineering |
| 5 | October 14, 2021 | Discussion papers | |
| 6 | October 21, 2021 | Carolina Tropini | Metagenomics |
| 7 | October 28, 2021 | Discussion Papers | |
| 8 | November 4, 2021 | Sabrina Leslie | Cellular Imaging |
| 9 | November 18, 2021 | Discussion papers | |
| 10 | November 25 ,2021 | Carl de Boer | Machine Learning |
| 11 | December 2, 2021 | Discussion papers | |
| Winter Break | |||
| 12 | January 6, 2022 | ||
| 13 | January 13, 2022 | Peter Stirling | Genomic Instability |
| 14 | January 20, 2022 | Discussion papers | TBA |
| 15 | January 27, 2022 | Cara Haney | Plant Immunity |
| 16 | February 3, 2022 | Discussion papers | TBA |
| 17 | February 10, 2022 | Freda Miller | Stem Cell Control |
| 18 | February 17, 2022 | Discussion papers | TBA |
| READING WEEK | |||
| 19 | March 3, 2022 | Sheila Teves | Transcription |
| 20 | March 10, 2022 | Discussion papers | TBA |
| 21 | March 17, 2022 | Anna Blakney | Vaccine Development |
| 22 | March 24, 2022 | Discussion papers | TBA |
| 23 | March 31, 2022 | TBA | |
| 24 | April 7, 2022 | Discussion papers | TBA |
