ACES: NGS Metagenomics
Overview
Instructor: Wesley Brashear
Time: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 — 10:00AM-12:30PM CT
Location: online using Zoom
Prerequisites: Current ACCESS ID, basic Linux/Unix skills, and basic familiarity with NGS techniques/terminology
This short course introduces concepts of metagenomics analysis based on data generated by Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology using the ACES cluster.
Course Materials
Presentation slides
The presentation slides are available as downloadable PDF files.
- NGS Metagenomics (Spring 2024): PDF
Previous Semester Materials
Agenda
This course focuses, among others, on the following topics:
- Sequencing strategies
- QIIME2
- Data preprocessing
- OTU clustering
- Alpha diversity analysis
- Beta diversity analysis
Note: During the class sessions many aspects of the material will be illustrated live via a login to FASTER/ACES. Attendees will log into the ACES cluster to follow along with these parts using their own computers.
You are encouraged to contact the HPRC helpdesk with any questions regarding FASTER/ACES.