This is the "replay" version of the 2022 Microbiomes for All webinar series, originally held in October 2022. There are only recordings and resources are in this series, and there are NO live events nor instructor support.
This is only available to purchase through Dec. 31, 2022.
View content through Feb. 28, 2023.
Contact for the course: Rachel Horak, education@asmusa.org.
Description:
The study
of microbiomes has skyrocketed in recent years. Advances in DNA sequencing and
analysis technologies have made microbiome research projects increasingly
accessible to undergraduate students. Microbiome projects allow students to
explore the diversity and complexity of their local environmental microbiomes.
The projects are flexible and can address core learning goals in a wide range
of courses, including microbiology courses, introductory biology, ecology,
genetics, environmental studies, and others. This webinar series will focus on
the excitement of microbiomes and the potential for faculty to provide training
in the scientific process to their students through engagement in data
analysis. The tools and resources for microbiome analyses is extensive and the
rapid pace of change can make navigating the best pathway forward a significant
challenge. This course will provide examples in how to embark on microbiome
data analysis projects using resources that do not require coding or advanced
bioinformatics skills. This series is sponsored by the ASM Education Department and subsidized by REMnet.
Learning Outcomes:
Having
completed the sessions and the associated assignments, participants will be
able to:
- Create a metadata file to support the processing of data from FASTQ files using Nephele and other downstream microbiome analysis tools.
- Generate and interpret data for alpha-diversity and beta-diversity metrics, beta-diversity, relative abundance bar-charts, and rarefaction curves from microbiome data projects.
- Construct heatmaps and Venn diagrams and interpret data using linear discriminant analysis for effect size, and phylogenetic trees.
- Align microbiome research tools with curriculum guidelines and student learning objectives.
- View recordings and resources of the live webinar series.
- Attendees will receive access to all recordings until February 28, 2023.
- If you wish to participate in the REMNet network, email ugmicronet@gmail.com
Speakers:
Theodore Muth, Brooklyn College, CUNY, tmuth@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Davida Smyth, Texas A&M, San Antonio
Avrom Caplan, PACE University
Eligibility:
Anyone teaching undergraduates in microbiology
Costs:
- ASM member (all categories EXCEPT Supporting Member): $40 for the 3-part course
- Non-member (ASM non-members and ASM Supporting Members): $140 for the 3-part course
- No refunds will be given. All registrants can access recordings through this portal until February 28, 2023
Questions?
Questions about webinar series? Contact: Rachel Horak, ASM Education Department, education@asmusa.org
Questions about ASM membership or sign-in? Contact service@asmusa.org