Whether you’re a life sciences student, a research scientist, or simply curious about the invisible world of microbes, this course will equip you with the essential skills to perform real-world metagenomics and microbiome data analysis using industry-standard tools like QIIME2, Kraken2, Bracken, and Linux-based pipelines.
“Master Metagenomics and Microbiome Data Analysis Using Linux” is a comprehensive, hands-on course designed to take you from raw sequencing data to meaningful biological insights. With a practical approach and clear guidance, this course will help you navigate the complex but exciting world of microbial community profiling using both 16S rRNA gene sequencing and whole-genome shotgun metagenomics.
You will start by understanding the fundamentals of metagenomics, microbiomes, and how they are transforming fields like human health, agriculture, and environmental science. You’ll explore the difference between 16S rRNA sequencing and shotgun sequencing, and learn where and how to access public datasets for your own analysis.
- Life sciences and biology students who want to get started in bioinformatics or microbiome research
- Lab technicians and clinical researchers interested in microbial profiling and diagnostics
- Academic researchers and graduate students working on microbiome or metagenomics projects
- Bioinformatics enthusiasts and self-learners eager to understand microbial communities using sequencing data
- Healthcare and environmental science professionals exploring the role of microbiomes in health, agriculture, and ecology
- Anyone with a curious mind who wants to learn QIIME2, Kraken2, and Linux pipelines to analyze microbiome datasets
