Aims

To extend knowledge on Gene Technology towards a genome scale, aimed at the experimental analysis and generation of genetic information at different molecular-biological levels.

The student gains insight into the current technologies available to study the different molecular-biological levels (Genome/transcriptome/proteome/interactome). The student can reproduce these, evaluate their applications and critically evaluate them for specific applications. This is achieved by specific examples, as provided by the instructors.

Based on the complexity of the different levels (DNA/RNA/protein/metabolites), the student knows and understands high-throughput techniques. The student knows and understands the current identification approaches (Sequence analysis/microarray, mass spectrometry) and can analyse and interpret the obtained biological information, based on bioinformatic and experimental approaches.

Previous knowledge

Knowledge of statistics, a mathematical basis of matrix calculus, basic knowledge on bioinformatics (DNA databases and their use), knowledge on microbiology, biochemistry and gene technology.

Order of Enrolment

This course unit is a prerequisite for taking the following course units:
I0P52A : Geïntegreerd practicum (GIP): moleculaire biotechnologie (No longer offered this academic year)
I0I31A : Integrated Practicals of Molecular Biotechnology

Identical courses

This course is identical to the following courses:
I0U28B : Omics Techniques and Data Analysis

Is included in these courses of study

• Master of Statistics and Data Science (on campus) (Leuven) (Statistics and Data Science for Biometrics) 120 ects.
• Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Bioscience Engineering (Leuven)
• Master of Bioscience Engineering: Cellular and Genetic Engineering (Leuven) 120 ects.