Course Outcomes
DNA Preparation
Prepare DNA for sequencing
Archiving Samples
Archive phage samples and DNA samples (submit archived phage to HHMI)
Bioinformatic Software
Learn how to use bioinformatics software for the following:
- DNA sequence alignment (Consed)
- Primer design (Primer3)
- Assessing ORFs for gene calls (GBrowse, Glimmer and GeneMark)
- Homology assessment (BLAST and Phamerator)
- Annotation (Apollo)
- Comparative analysis (positional and functional)
GenBank
Analyze, annotate and prepare to submit genome to GenBank (submit if possible)
Research Abstract
Prepare an abstract for a presentation of research data
Research Presentation
Prepare and deliver a research presentation (oral and poster)
Research Reading and Writing
Gain experience in research writing and reading of scientific papers
