Microbial Genetics 7.5 credits

About the course

This advanced course provides an in-depth exploration of contemporary genetic methodologies applied to unicellular organisms, including bacteria and yeast. Building on foundational principles, it introduces modern strategies for studying and manipulating genomes at multiple levels of complexity. Students will learn how current technologies enable precise genetic modifications, large-scale functional analyses, and integrative approaches that connect molecular details to cellular and systems-level understanding.

The curriculum combines theoretical concepts with practical applications, preparing students to critically evaluate and design genetic experiments using advanced and emerging tools. Topics include strategies for genome engineering, approaches for analyzing gene function and regulation, and methods for integrating data from diverse molecular layers. The course also addresses how these techniques are applied in research aimed at understanding fundamental biological processes and in developing innovative solutions in biotechnology and related fields.

Through lectures, interactive discussions, and hands-on exercises, participants will gain the ability to interpret complex genetic data, apply advanced methodologies, and appreciate the role of unicellular systems in addressing globally relevant scientific challenges. This course is ideal for students seeking to deepen their expertise in microbial molecular genetics and position themselves for careers within academia or industry in cutting-edge areas of life sciences.