What is the format of this Hands-On AMR Course: Detecting Resistance Genes Using BLAST & NCBI course?

This is an Recorded Lectures (Self-Paced) course delivered via our e-LMS platform. You will have access to pre-recorded video lectures, reading materials, assignments, quizzes, and hands-on projects that you can complete at your own pace.

Will I receive a certificate after completing this course?

Yes! Upon successful completion of all modules, assignments, and assessments, you will receive an e-Certification along with an e-Marksheet from DSTC (DSTC) that you can showcase on your CV and LinkedIn profile.

What are the prerequisites for this course?

No prior experience is required. This course is designed for beginners and takes you step by step from the basics to advanced topics.

How long will I have access to the course materials?

You will have access to all course materials for the duration of 3 Days (1.5 Hours Per Day). The self-paced format allows you to learn according to your own schedule through our online learning management system.

Is mentor support available during the course?

Yes, dedicated mentor support is available throughout the course. You can reach out for doubt-clearing sessions, project guidance, and career advice related to Bioinformatics. Our mentors are industry experts and experienced professionals. Enroll in Hands-On AMR Course: Detecting Resistance Genes Using BLAST & NCBI today and take the next step in your professional journey. With expert-curated content, practical projects, and industry-recognized certification, this course is your gateway to mastering Bioinformatics skills that matter.

📚 Syllabus & Course Curriculum

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

Module-by-module breakdown of Hands-On AMR Course: Detecting Resistance Genes Using BLAST & NCBI, from foundations to a certified capstone project.

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Resources

• GenBank, RefSeq, SRA and BioSample, and what each record actually guarantees
• Retrieving sequences and metadata programmatically with E-utilities
• Record quality: annotation errors and misidentified submissions

BLAST

• BLAST flavours and choosing between blastn, blastp and tblastn
• E-value, bit score, identity and coverage, and why identity alone misleads
• Building and searching a local database for reproducible results

AMR Databases

• CARD, ResFinder and AMRFinderPlus, and their differing curation philosophies
• Acquired resistance genes versus chromosomal resistance mutations
• Thresholds for calling a gene present, and disagreement between tools

Interpretation

• Why a detected gene does not guarantee expressed resistance
• Correlating predictions with phenotypic susceptibility testing
• Mobile genetic elements, plasmids and transmissibility

Reporting

• Scripting the workflow so a result can be regenerated
• Version pinning of databases, which change underneath you
• Reporting conventions for surveillance and publication

Earn government-registered certification in Hands-On AMR Course: Detecting Resistance Genes Using BLAST & NCBI

e-Certificate and e-Marksheet issued on successful completion.

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