Analysis of gene expression and function

Teacher(s)

Demoulin Jean Baptiste; Hermans Emmanuel; Lemaigre Frédéric (coordinator); Limaye Nisha; Michiels Thomas; Tyteca Donatienne;

Language

English

Main themes

The main topics are those of the analysis of the interaction between DNA and proteins, the study of gene expression, including manipulation of the expression level, cell imaging, receptor function, and electrophysiology. The integrated use of the tools presented will be further illustrated by recent scientific publications.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	At the end of this course, students will be able to use the tools needed to study the function of genes and their expression. Students will also be able to use the tools needed to investigate the subcellular localization and function of the proteins encoded by these genes.

Content

Control, manipulation and analysis of gene expression (transcriptomics); detection of gene expression and function by imaging; characterization of protein function.

Teaching methods

Lectures

Evaluation methods

Written examination on theoretical issues, data analysis, and methodological choices based on issues raised.
The final mark is the arithmetic mean of all questions. When a student has a final mark between 9/20 and 10/20 after correction, the lecturers review together the exam copy to decide whether the mark should be rounded down or up according the overall evaluation of the copy.

Other information

Courses grouped into periods of two hours during the first trimester. Courses are given in english.

Online resources

Illustrations and text posted on Moodle.

Teaching materials

• Supports du cours disponibles sur Moodle

Faculty or entity

SBIM