Discover powerful techniques for analyzing bacterial genomes using BV-BRC's comprehensive toolkit while mastering essential bioinformatics principles.
Discover powerful techniques for analyzing bacterial genomes using BV-BRC's comprehensive toolkit while mastering essential bioinformatics principles.
Dive into the world of bacterial genomics with this hands-on course using BV-BRC (Bacterial and Viral Bioinformatics Resource Center). Learn to assemble and annotate bacterial genomes, construct phylogenetic trees, and perform comparative analyses. This course covers essential bioinformatics skills, from genome assembly to proteome comparison, using real-world data and practical exercises. Ideal for biologists, bacteriologists, and bioinformaticians seeking to enhance their genomic analysis capabilities.
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What you'll learn
Learn how to assemble a bacterial genome from raw sequence reads
Master the process of annotating a bacterial genome
Generate phylogenetic trees from a set of bacterial genomes using codon-based methods
Perform basic comparative analyses of multiple bacterial genomes
Use the Similar Genome Finder to identify related bacterial genomes
Apply the Protein Family Sorter for comparative protein analysis across genomes
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
8.3 Hours PreRecorded video
8 quizzes
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There are 8 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to bacterial bioinformatics using the Bacterial and Viral Bioinformatics Resource Center (BV-BRC) platform. Students will learn practical skills for analyzing bacterial genomic data, starting with raw sequence reads and progressing through genome assembly, annotation, phylogenetic tree construction, and comparative genomics. The course is divided into eight modules, each focusing on a specific aspect of bacterial genome analysis. Topics covered include genome assembly, genome annotation, comprehensive genome analysis, codon-based phylogenetic tree construction, similar genome finding, protein family sorting, and proteome comparison. Through hands-on exercises and demonstrations, students will gain proficiency in using various bioinformatics tools and services provided by BV-BRC. By the end of the course, participants will have the skills needed to perform comprehensive analyses of bacterial genomes, enabling them to contribute to cutting-edge research in bacterial genomics and comparative genomics.
Introduction
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Assembly
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Annotation
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Comprehensive Genome Analysis
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Codon-Based Phylogenetic Trees
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Similar Genome Finder
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
Protein Family Sorter
Module 7 · 2 Hours to complete
Proteome Comparison
Module 8 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Expert in Bacterial Bioinformatics and Infectious Diseases
Dr. Rebecca Wattam is a Professor at the University of Virginia, specializing in bacterial bioinformatics and infectious diseases. With a robust academic background, she has made significant contributions to the field through her research and teaching. Dr. Wattam is dedicated to advancing the understanding of microbial genomics and its applications in public health, emphasizing the importance of bioinformatics in analyzing bacterial genomes.She teaches the course "Bacterial Bioinformatics" on Coursera, where she shares her expertise with learners interested in the intersection of biology and data science. Through this course, Dr. Wattam equips students with essential skills to analyze bacterial data, fostering a deeper understanding of infectious diseases and their implications for health and disease management. Her work not only enhances academic knowledge but also contributes to practical applications in combating infectious diseases globally.
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