Programme Parameters
Graduate / Intermediate
3 Days (4.5 Hrs)
Online (e-LMS)
• A basic understanding of the subject area and fundamental programming or scientific concepts.
• A laptop or desktop with a stable internet connection.
• Willingness to complete assignments and the capstone project.
About This Course
Metagenomics Using Galaxy Platform is a comprehensive 3-day intensive designed to transform participants into proficient metagenomics analysts. This course bridges fundamental concepts with cutting-edge practical application, enabling learners to unravel complex microbial ecosystems through powerful bioinformatics workflows. Every participant receives a verified e-Certificate and e-Marksheet from the Deep Science & Technology Consortium.
🎯 Program Aim
Metagenomics Using Galaxy Platform is a comprehensive 3-day intensive designed to transform participants into proficient metagenomics analysts. This course bridges fundamental concepts with cutting-edge practical application, enabling learners to unravel complex microbial ecosystems through powerful bioinformatics workflows.
📋 Course Objectives
1. Develop hands-on skill in powerful bioinformatics workflows.
2. Apply biotechnology methods to authentic research and industry problems.
3. Assemble a documented case study that evidences your applied capability.
👥 Who Should Enroll?
• Master's and senior undergraduate students specializing in biotechnology
• R&D engineers and working professionals applying biotechnology in industry
• Academics and educators building research or teaching capacity in biotechnology
• Data and computational scientists moving into powerful bioinformatics workflows
🚀 Key Learning Outcomes
• Confidence to apply powerful bioinformatics workflows in real projects.
• A portfolio-grade biotechnology deliverable you can defend and extend.
• A verified e-Certificate of competency and e-Marksheet from the Deep Science & Technology Consortium.
💎 What You'll Gain
Live & Recorded Sessions
Lifetime access to class recordingse-Certificate on Completion
Cryptographically verified credentialPost-Programme Support
Direct access to mentors & councilHands-On Experience
Notebooks, real-world code & datasetsCurriculum Outline
Foundations of Metagenomics & Data Literacy
Grasp core metagenomics principles and their pivotal role in contemporary microbiome research • Identify and interpret standard data formats including FASTQ, FASTA, and BIOM files • Navigate metagenomics analysis workflows from experimental design to downstream interpretation
Galaxy Platform Mastery
Configure and optimize your Galaxy workspace for efficient metagenomics analysis • Leverage Galaxy's integrated tools, workflows, and history management for reproducible research • Retrieve, import, and organize metagenomics datasets from public repositories and local sources
Amplicon Data Analysis — Quality to Insight
Import raw amplicon sequences and execute rigorous quality control protocols • Perform sequence alignment and operational taxonomic unit (OTU) clustering • Extract taxonomic classifications and generate compelling visualizations for stakeholder communication
Shotgun Metagenomics — Deep Functional Exploration
Upload and preprocess shotgun metagenomics datasets for comprehensive community profiling • Extract taxonomic information using advanced classification algorithms and reference databases • Decode functional potential through metabolic pathway annotation and gene ontology analysis
Data Preprocessing & Quality Assurance
Implement robust preprocessing pipelines to ensure data integrity and analytical reliability • Detect and mitigate batch effects, contamination, and sequencing artifacts • Validate dataset quality using statistical metrics and visualization diagnostics
Troubleshooting & Analytical Problem-Solving
Diagnose and resolve common computational challenges in metagenomics pipelines • Optimize resource allocation and runtime efficiency for large-scale datasets • Develop systematic debugging strategies for workflow failures and inconsistent outputs
Collaborative Research & Knowledge Integration
Engage in cross-disciplinary collaboration with peers from diverse scientific backgrounds • Share reproducible workflows, custom tools, and analytical best practices within the Galaxy community • Contribute to open-science initiatives and advance collective understanding of microbial ecosystems
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Covered Tool / Platform | Galaxy Platform |
| Covered Tool / Platform | FastQC |
| Covered Tool / Platform | Trimmomatic |
| Covered Tool / Platform | QIIME 2 |
| Covered Tool / Platform | Kraken2 |
| Covered Tool / Platform | MetaPhlAn |
| Covered Tool / Platform | HUMAnN |
| Covered Tool / Platform | eggNOG-mapper |
| Covered Tool / Platform | Krona |
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