The aim of this course is to teach Genomics, spanning ecosystems, evolution, host-microbe, assembly, epigenomics, and transcriptomics. We consider plants, microbes, and animals from model organisms to foundation species. The course will cover recent developments in 3rd gen, long read, genomics with labs applied to soils, trees and insect gene expression. Students taking this course will develop skills in experimentation and analysis within the context of learning about biology including: gene regulation, genome evolution, complex adaptive and quantitative traits, and genome engineering with synthetic biology.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Describe recent advances in genome assembly, (epi)genomic variation, SV/SNPs,and transcriptomics,
- Demonstrate an understanding of third gen genomics technologies and illustrate how they are used for genome assembly, variant identification/typing, annotation and expression
- Obtain and analyse information and data relating to specific genetic variation along the genome, population genetic variation among samples across the genome
- Perform a range of practical techniques including DNA extraction, library preparation, and 3rd gen sequencing
- Design a set of experiments to address a particular biological question.
Indicative Assessment
- Laboratory/tutorial reports (60) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- Mid-term test (20) [LO 1,2]
- Final exam (20) [LO 1,2]
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Workload
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours including:
- Face-to face component which consist of ~3 x 1 hour lectures per week plus 9 x 3 hour laboratory and computer sessions throughout the semester.
- Approximately 67 hours of self-directed study which will include preparation for lectures, labs and group work reports.
Students are expected to actively participate and contribute towards discussions by asking questions in lectures and labs. Lab attendance is compulsory.
Inherent Requirements
No specific inherent requirements have been identified for this course.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Nil
Preliminary Reading
Many papers listed on the syllabus and linked from lectures, and some videos, to be provided in the course site in the Learning Management System.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3392 | 23 Feb 2026 | 02 Mar 2026 | 31 Mar 2026 | 29 May 2026 | In Person | N/A |