Genomics Assembly Foundations

Advancements in high-throughput sequencing technologies create a growing demand for professionals skilled in analyzing and interpreting genomic data. Students learn the essential steps for genome assembly while respecting OCAP principles and Indigenous data sovereignty. They perform quality control (QC/QA) of sequencing data using tools such as Sequali, Filtlong, and Shortreads, assemble genomes, and assess completeness with QUAST and BUSCO. Students annotate assemblies, identify reference genomes, call variants, and apply OCAP guidelines throughout the workflow to ensure ethical handling of Indigenous genomic data.

Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Genomics and Transcriptomics Applications program.

Prerequisite(s): An "S" grade in BINF 4005.