This course will focus on the remarkable impact that the genomics revolution is having on prokaryotic and eukaryotic biochemistry. A broad range of topics will be covered, including structural genomics, functional genomics, DNA chips and microarrays, proteomics, physiological genomics, and bioinformatics. Case studies will be drawn from the microbial, fungal, plant, and animal worlds. Both biochemical and technological perspectives will be represented.

Lectures will be given by selected faculty members with expertise in the various subject areas. A background in the fundamental aspects of biochemistry and genetics is essential, but programming or advanced mathematics is not required. Grading will be based on course participation (50%), as a Discussion Leader (25%), and on an Oral Presentation (25%). If you are interested in taking the course or wish additional information, please contact one of the instructors.

Mike Adams, Rm. B216B, 542-2060, adams@bmb.uga.edu
Claiborne Glover, Rm. A414A, 542-1769, glover@arches.uga.edu

Tues. Aug. 20 Background and Terminology
Thurs. Aug. 22 Minimum Genome

Tues. Aug. 27 Prokaryotic Genomics
Thurs. Aug. 29 Bacteria

Tues. Sep. 03 Bacteria
Thurs. Sep. 05 Archaea

Tues. Sep. 10 Discussion
Thurs. Sep. 12 Proteomics/Mass spec

Tues. Sep. 17 NMR/informatics
Thurs. Sep. 19 Structural genomics

Tues. Sep. 24 Bioinformatics
Thurs. Sep. 26 Discussion

Tues. Oct. 01 Eukaryotic Genomics
Thurs. Oct. 03 Fungi

Tues. Oct. 08 Plants
Thurs. Oct. 10 Plants

Tues. Oct. 15 Plants
Thurs. Oct. 17 Discussion

Tues. Oct. 22 Parasites
Thurs. Oct. 24 Animals

Tues. Oct. 29 Human
Thurs. Oct. 31 Fall Break

Tues. Nov. 05 Applied genomics
Thurs. Nov. 07 Bioethics

Tues. Nov. 12 Discussion
Thurs. Nov. 14 Student Presentations

Tues. Nov. 19 Student Presentations
Thurs. Nov. 21 Student Presentations

Tues. Nov. 26 Student Presentations
Thurs. Nov. 28 Thanksgiving

Tues. Dec. 03 Student Presentations
Thurs. Dec. 05 Student Presentations

(Dec. 11 - 17 Finals)