Functional Genomics Theory

Education facts

Code: 5BI211

The course provides technical insight and understanding of methods utilised to perform functional genomics studies. The concept of functional genomics is introduced and a key component of the course is developing an understanding of how the methods introduced can be combined in studies aiming to identify the function of genes and how a genome functions. Topics covered include methods to sequence genome, assay gene, metabolite and protein abundance and to profile epigenetic modifications. Concepts in data quality control and statistical analysis are introduced. Integrative approaches to understanding gene function and associating genes or genomic polymorphisms to phenotypes are explained, including systems genetics and co-expression network analyses. The course includes details of methods for validation studies in addition to considering potential ethical implications of the knowledge obtained from functional genomics studies.

Entry requirements

90 ECTS credits including courses in genetics 15 ECTS credits, molecular genetics 15 ECTS credits, as well as immunology or plant cell and molecular biology 15 ECTS credits. Swedish for basic eligibility for higher education programmes and English 6/level 2. Requirements for Swedish only apply if the course is held in Swedish.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Functional Genomics Theory

  Umeå University

  Start date: 25 March 2027

  End date: 2 May 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %