📚 Syllabus & Course Curriculum
Bioinformatics & Computational Biology
Module-by-module breakdown of Introduction to Metagenomics, from foundations to a certified capstone project.
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What is Metagenomics? • Role of Metagenomics in Understanding Microbial Communities • Difference Between Metagenomics and Traditional Microbiology • Applications of Metagenomics in Research and Industry
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Types of Samples Used in Metagenomics (Soil, Water, Human Microbiome, etc.) • Sequencing Technologies Used in Metagenomics (16S rRNA, Shotgun Sequencing) • Data Formats and Databases (FASTQ, GenBank) • Challenges in Data Collection and Quality
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Preprocessing Metagenomic Data • Microbial Community Profiling and Taxonomy Assignment • Functional Gene Annotation • Introduction to Metagenomic Software Tools (QIIME, Mothur)
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Microbial Diversity and Ecology • Human Microbiome and Health Applications • Metagenomics in Environmental Studies (Pollution, Bioremediation) • Metagenomics in Agriculture and Biotechnology
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Emerging Technologies in Metagenomics • Role of AI and Machine Learning in Metagenomic Data Analysis • Career Opportunities in Metagenomics and Microbial Research • Mini Learning Activity / Concept-Based Practice
Earn government-registered certification in Introduction to Metagenomics
e-Certificate and e-Marksheet issued on successful completion.
