Bacterial Genetics [SBIOM132]

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student should be able :

- to quickly understand the major mechanisms of gene expression in bacteria, as well as a few reference examples

- to understand structure and evolution of bacterial genomes

- to be able to understand new theories about early evolution of (bacterial) life on Earth

- to be able to get the main messages of experts presentations

Objectives

The goal of the course is :

- to give an overview of gene expression in bacteria (transcription and translation)

- to allow the students to understand structure and evolution of bacterial genomes

- to familiarize the students with theories about the emergence of life on Earth

- to familiarize the students with seminars given by experts in the field

Content

The course is divided in two parts. In the first part, an overview of gene expression with selected examples is provided, after which introduction to early evolution of life is discussed. In the second part, invited speakers give scientific seminars about their research topics, speakers may be different every year and could come from different countries.

Table of contents

1) Bacterial gene expression and genomics

2) Early evolution, from molecules to protocells

3) Presentations by external experts

4) Presentations of articles by the students to the students