Course Summary
Learn the fundamentals of experimental methods in social science research, including how to design studies, collect and analyze data, and draw conclusions.Key Learning Points
- Gain a solid understanding of research design and data analysis techniques
- Learn how to draw valid conclusions from data
- Explore the ethical considerations of conducting experiments
- Get hands-on experience designing and conducting your own experiments
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the principles of experimental design
- Gain practical experience designing and conducting experiments
- Learn how to analyze and interpret data
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- A basic understanding of statistics
- Access to statistical analysis software, such as SPSS or R
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
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- Research Methods for Data Analysis
- Experimental Design and Analysis
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Description
Learn about the technologies underlying experimentation used in systems biology, with particular focus on RNA sequencing, mass spec-based proteomics, flow/mass cytometry and live-cell imaging.
Outline
- Introduction
- Lecture 1 -Scope and Overview
- Lecture 2 - Biological Model Systems
- Lecture 3 - Experimental Perturbations
- Lecture 4 - Measuring Nucleic Acids
- Lecture 5 - Measuring Protein and Protein States
- Lecture Slides
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- Lecture Slide
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- Lecture Slides
- Reading List
- Quiz 1
- Deep mRNA Sequencing
- Lecture 1 - History of Sequencing
- Lecture 2 - 2nd and 3rd Generation Sequencing
- Lecture 3 - Illumina-Based mRNA Sequencing
- Lecture 4 - Lab-Based Video
- Lecture 5 - mRNA Sequencing Data Analysis
- Lecture Slides
- Lecture Slides
- Lecture Slides
- Reading List
- Quiz 2
- Mass Spectrometry-Based Proteomics
- Lecture 1 - Basics of Mass Spectrometry 1
- Lecture 2 - Basics of Mass Spectrometry 2
- Lecture 3 - Quantification in Proteomics
- Lecture 4 - Lab-Based Video - Proteomics Day 1
- Lecture 5 - Lab-Based Video - Proteomics Day 2
- Lecture 6 - Lab-Based Video - Analysis
- Lecture Slides
- Lecture Slides
- Reading List
- Quiz 3
- Midterm Exam
- Midterm Exam
- Flow and Mass Cytometry for Single Cell Protein Levels and Cell Fate
- Lecture 1 - Flow Cytometry 1
- Lecture 2 - Flow Cytometry 2
- Lecture 3 - Mass Cytometry
- Lecture 4 - Cytometry Data Analysis
- Lecture 5 - Lab-Based Video - Flow Cytometry - Acquisition
- Lecture 6 - Lab-Based Video - Flow Cytometry - Analysis
- Lecture 7 - Lab-Based Video - Mass Cytometry
- Lecture Slides
- Lecture Slides
- Lecture Slides
- Reading List
- Quiz 4
- Live-cell Imaging for Single Cell Protein Dynamics
- Lecture 1 - Fluorescence Microscopy
- Lecture 2 - Types of Imaging
- Lecture 3 - Visualizing Molecules in Living Cells: Fluorescent Tools
- Lecture 4 - Quantification
- Lecture 5 - Lab-Based Video
- Lecture Slides
- Lecture Slides
- Lecture Slides
- Reading List
- Quiz 5
- Integrating and Interpreting Datasets with Network Models and Dynamical Models
- Lecture 1 - Omics data and Network Model Analyses
- Lecture 2 - Single Cell Time Course Data and Dynamical Model Analyses
- Lecture 3 - Dynamical Model Case Study
- Lecture Slides
- Lecture Slides
- Lecture Slides
- Reading List
- Quiz 6
- Final Exam
- Final Exam
Summary of User Reviews
Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The course is well-structured and easy to follow.Pros from User Reviews
- Clear explanations of concepts
- Useful examples and exercises
- Engaging and knowledgeable instructors
Cons from User Reviews
- Some materials may be too basic for advanced learners
- Lack of interaction with other students
- No certificate of completion for free enrollment
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