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    The Genomics Education Partnership: Introducing Undergraduates to Research by Engaging Them in Genome Annotation
    Since 2006, the Genomics Education Partnership (GEP; http://gep.wustl.edu) has helped faculty bring genomics research experiences into the undergraduate curriculum.

    Keywords: undergraduate researchGenome annotationGEPgenomics education

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    A CURE-based approach to teaching genomics using mitochondrial genomes
    There is an abundance (currently over 1016 DNA bases) of publicly available genetic sequence data and a dearth of trained genomicists to process and interpret it, necessitating more trained...

    Keywords: proteinsMitochondrial GenomesNuclear GenomesrRNAtRNA

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    Using genome browsers constructed by G-OnRamp to provide students with a Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience in genome annotation
    G-OnRamp (http://g-onramp.org) provides an easy-to-use web platform for educators to create genome browsers to engage undergraduate students in research projects, both collaborative annotation of...
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    Genome Solver: Complete Set of Lessons
    The Genome Solver Project began as a way to teach faculty some basic skills in bioinformatics - no coding or scripting. These Lessons also work well in the undergraduate classroom, culminating...

    Keywords: bioinformaticsNIBLSEBioinformatics EducationBioinformatics and GenomicsC4. Bioinformatics toolsC5. Data retrievalC6. ModelsC8. Data typesC9. ImplicationsRecommended by NIBLSE

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    A Critical Guide to the UniProtKB Flat-file Format
    This Critical Guide briefly presents the need for biological databases and for a standard format for storing and organising biological data.

    Keywords: NIBLSEuniprotGOBLETInstructorResources

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    Understanding Gene Prediction Programs
    Introduces students to the key biological concepts underlying computational gene prediction. Outcomes include ability to analyze and evaluate output of gene prediction programs, and reflect on...

    Keywords: Genome annotationSEA-PHAGESgene predictiongenemarkcoding potentialcodon biassix frame translation

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    CUNEL - Connectomes for Undergraduate Neuroscience Education and Learning (RCN-UBE Introduction)
    The Connectomes for Undergraduate Neuroscience Education and Learning (CUNEL) project seeks to bring cutting-edge neuroscience methods into undergraduate classrooms and laboratories in order to...

    Keywords: RCN-UBE Introduction

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    Introduction to Genome Annotation
    This exercise is an adaptation of the Annotation Lesson by Rosenwald et al. It introduces the use of bioinformatics tools to extract information from genome databases. It is a basic lesson on...

    Keywords: microbiologyGenome annotationBioinformatics EducationBioinformatics and Genomics

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    "I Really Enjoy These Annotations:" Examining Primary Biological Literature Using Collaborative Annotation
    Critically reading and evaluating claims made in the primary literature are vital skills for the future professional and personal lives of undergraduate students. However, the formal presentation...

    Keywords: Stem cellsAdult neurogenesisCRISPR gene editing

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    The Genomics Education Partnership: Exploring best practices in implementation of a genomics CURE
    Since 2006, the Genomics Education Partnership (GEP) has incorporated authentic genomics research experiences into the undergraduate curriculum.

    Keywords: genomicsCUREscourse-based research experiences (CUREs)genomics education

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    Lesson III - Annotation
    Genome Solver began as a way to teach undergraduate faculty some basic skills in bioinformatics; no coding or scripting is required. Lesson III introduces Annotation, or assigning meaning to all...
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    Lesson III - Annotation
    Genome Solver began as a way to teach undergraduate faculty some basic skills in bioinformatics; no coding or scripting is required. Lesson III introduces Annotation, or assigning meaning to all...
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    Student and Faculty Tools for Generating High-Quality Phage Annotations
    Phage genome annotation requires collaboration between faculty and their student research team. This set of resources provides tools to assist both students and faculty in the evaluation and...
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    Tackling "Big Data" with Biology Undergrads: A Simple RNA-seq Data Analysis Tutorial Using Galaxy
    Analyzing high-throughput DNA sequence data is a fundamental skill in modern biology. However, real and perceived barriers such as massive file sizes, substantial computational requirements, and...

    Keywords: bioinformaticsDNA sequenceRNAseqgene expression

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    Lesson III - Annotation
    Genome Solver began as a way to teach undergraduate faculty some basic skills in bioinformatics; no coding or scripting is required. Lesson III introduces Annotation, or assigning meaning to all...

    Keywords: Bioinformatics EducationBioinformatics and Genomics

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    An Introduction to Eukaryotic Genome Analysis in Non-model Species for Undergraduates: A tutorial from the Genome Consortium for Active Teaching
    Advances in Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology have led to development of many research methods for analyzing genomic data. Students studying biology at the undergraduate level must hone...

    Keywords: Speciationgenome evolutiongenetic variation

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    Genomics Education Alliance: A Collection of Posters for the 2020 BIOME Institute.
    This is a collection of posters from members of the Genomics Education Alliance (GEA) that will be presented at the 2020 BIOME Institute.

    Keywords: undergraduate researchgenomicsNIBLSEGEPgenomics educationGenomics Education AllianceGenomics Education PartnershipGEA

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    VISABLI - an RCN-UBE for Visualizations, Interactive Simulations, and Animations for Biology Learning & Instruction (RCN-UBE Introduction)
    Our network improves instructional multimedia design for biology education by fostering communication and collaboration among members of three communities: undergraduate biology instructors,...

    Keywords: RCN-UBE Introduction

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    An Open Source, Collaborative Electronic Notebook for Undergraduate Laboratory Classes
    To overcome many of the limitations of the paper laboratory notebook (PLN), we developed an electronic laboratory notebook (e-LN) for the Dynamic Genome course at the University of California. The...

    Keywords: data collectionData annotationNotebook Skills

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    DNA Detective: Genotype to Phenotype. A Bioinformatics Workshop for Middle School to College.
    Advances in high-throughput techniques have resulted in a rising demand for scientists with basic bioinformatics skills as well as workshops and curricula that teach students bioinformatics...

    Keywords: geneticsbioinformaticsDNAgenotypephenotypegenegene annotation

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