LFSC 591 SYSTEMS BIOLOGY: GENES, PROTEINS AND BIOCHEMICAL REACTIONS
Summer 2010 dates TBA
3 graduate credits
The new discipline of systems biology has emerged from the genetics “catalog” provided by the Human Genome project and an increased understanding of how genes and the resulting proteins impact biological form and function. Instead of focusing on an individual component, aspect or organism, systems biologists investigate multiple components and myriad interactions. Experience the new tools & techniques of this discipline and learn how a systems approach is transforming human medicine and the biological sciences.
This workshop is made possible through the generous support of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. If you need financial assistance, some funding for tuition, fees and campus housing is available. You can apply when you complete the registration form.
What you will take home with you
By the end of the week you will have gained a working knowledge of systems biology, from the molecular to ecological level. You will gain insights into understanding the complexity of biological interactions. You will have experience in a variety of wet-lab and computational exercises for exploring biological samples and data at the systems level. You will work through some innovative exercises that can be used to engage your students. Finally, you will receive a laboratory guide including protocols and tools implemented during the week and powerpoint materials for use in your classroom.
General Information
The Systems Biology course will introduce you to the field of systems biology, or the connections between the elements of life. We will begin at the molecular level and move up to the ecological level of biology. Students will learn computer and wet-lab techniques that are used to examine biology at the systems level. Each unit will include background materials and at least one hands-on activity. Several topics related to Systems Biology will be covered, including:
- Genes (‘genomics’ including computational exercises to examine DNA at the genome level)
- Gene Expression (‘transcriptomics’ including a simple micro array simulation kit developed for highschool students)
- Networks (including a web-based social network exercise + cytoscape tutorial)
- Population ecology (a population behavior exercise, and an Ecological Networks exercise)
Contact us
For more information about this workshop, contact Anna Jones at (804) 828-8831 or Jackie McDonnough at (804) 828-1305.