https://studiegids.vu.nl/en/courses/2024-2025/P_MINOMICSTo provide students with a critical understanding of ‘omics’ technologies, their interpretation and application in key areas of healthcare and research.The master course introduction to omics is designed to give students insights into the molecular aspects of human genetics. The omics technologies adopt a holistic view of the molecules that make up a cell, tissue or organism. They are aimed primarily at the universal detection of genes (genomics), gene expression (transcriptomics), proteins (proteomics) and metabolites (metabolomics) in a specific biological sample in a non-targeted and non-biased manner.Tuition consists of lectures, participation in workgroups, homework assignments, a laboratory visit, and computer practicals.A final grade based on the average grade of 2 separate assessments: (1) a lecture on omics techniques used in a research paper of choice (30% weight) and (2) a final written exam (70% weight).T. Strachan & A. Read (2018). Human Molecular Genetics (5th edition). During the course, additional reading material based on the latest developments in the field will be posted on canvas.vu.nl or distributed in class.entry only for students with an interest in the application of genetics in the behavioural or health sciences, with sufficient background in statistics, biology and psychology.