Madurai Kamaraj University
Madurai

 
University with
Potential for Excellence
in Genomic Sciences

 

M.Sc. Genomics  

Offered by
School of Biological Sciences

 

Genome refers to the complete set of genetic information possessed by an organism.   Genomics is the study of genome sequence, structure and function.  The fundamental strategies in this study are to expand the scope of biological investigation from studying genes or proteins in isolation to study all genes or proteins in an integrated and systematic fashion. This study involves high throughput of large scale experimental methodologies combined with statistical and computational analysis of the results.   Novel techniques like automated sequences and microarrays now accomplish assessment of the levels of _expression of thousands of genes in cells and provide insights into disease development and identification of the causative genes.

CENTRE FOR EXCELLENCE IN GENOMIC SCIENCES

Recently the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi has accorded the status of “University with Potential for Excellence in the subject of Genomic Sciences” to the Madurai Kamaraj University. This recognition was given in recognition of the strength and achievements of the Schools of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Madurai Kamaraj University in this area. The School of Biological Sciences is offering an M.Sc course in Genomics from the Academic year 2002-2003.  University Grants Commission is providing necessary financial support and manpower to help the University to achieve and sustain quality education and research.  MKU’s Genomic Sciences programme will focus on several specific areas such as Human Genomics, Plant Genomics, Microbial Genomics and Structural Genomics.
Basic courses such as Molecular Biology,  Microbiology, Immunology, Genetics, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology will be covered in the first two semesters.   Advanced level courses like Pharmacogenomics, Functional Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Human Genomics and a Genomics related project work will be covered in the third and fourth semesters

Basic courses such as Molecular Biology,  Microbiology, Immunology, Genetics, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology will be covered in the first two semesters.   Advanced level courses like Pharmacogenomics, Functional Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Human Genomics and a Genomics related project work will be covered in the third and fourth semesters