Metagenomics Course
Gain expertise in metagenomics for water environment research. Cover sample planning, nucleic acid extraction, sequencing choices, bioinformatics pipelines, and stats to produce solid taxonomic and functional data for biology uses. Build practical know-how for reliable studies in natural water systems, helping you contribute to science with confidence.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a clear guide to plan and carry out strong water metagenomics projects, from collecting samples to analysing results. You will learn to set up fair comparisons, pick the best sequencing methods, improve DNA and RNA extraction, and avoid errors or contamination. Gain skills in bioinformatics processes, data stats, charts, and checks to ensure your findings are trustworthy, repeatable, and ready for sharing.
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Develop skills
- Design effective water metagenomics studies with clear aims, proper controls, and full sample details.
- Select optimal sequencing options including platforms, coverage levels, and mixed methods quickly.
- Perform neat lab processes to get pure DNA/RNA from water samples.
- Handle complete bioinformatics tasks from quality checks to species ID, genome assembly, and gene notes.
- Evaluate data and present findings with diversity measures, function overviews, and simple visuals.
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