UE Advanced Genomics

Responsables : François Roudier (PU, ENS Lyon), Marie Sémon (PU, ENS Lyon)

6 ECTS, 36h de cours

Language

English

SUMMARY

TOPICS

Content may vary according to years

COURSE ORGANISATION

Every day, 2 speakers will present two aspects of the same subject. Lectures will start by a broad introduction, and raise up to the most recent research developments. A particular attention will be given to the synergy between the presentations so that to enrich the discussion afterwards. A round table will take place at the end of the day, offering the students an opportunity to interact freely with these specialists of the field.

OBJECTIVES AND SKILLS

Note: Some of the objectives will be worked on more deeply depending on the exact list of topics covered this year.

• Introduction to current topics in functional and evolutionary genomics

• Learning how to grasp a new theme rapidely, and make links with other themes.

• Learn how to write a synthesis based on different presentation.

• Be critical on modelling and their results (statistics, possible bias and confunding effects etc)

• Ask questions in English, interact in a positive manner with speakers and fellow students. Work in groups and in a constructive manner, so that even shy student may express themselves.

• Start to build up a network, since half the audience do not come from ENS de Lyon, and some from other countries (this may not apply in corona times).

PREREQUISITES

None. Companion course to the unit "practicals in NGS" but not compulsory

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Contrôle continu 40%; Contrôle terminal 60%

Oral student presentations and participation to the round table discussions as well as a final written exam.