Metagenomics Analysis

Course Overview

The “Metagenomics Analysis” online course offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to the techniques, workflows, and tools used to study complex microbial communities through sequencing-based approaches. Designed for students, researchers, and professionals new to metagenomics, this three-session program provides both theoretical foundations and practical analytical experience. The theoretical sessions cover essential metagenomics concepts, including sequencing strategies, data preparation, taxonomic profiling, functional analysis, and fundamental statistical approaches used to interpret microbial community structure. Participants will gain insight into how metagenomics reveals biodiversity, ecological dynamics, and metabolic potential across environmental, clinical, and industrial samples. In the hands-on session, learners will be guided through a complete metagenomics workflow using open-source tools such as Fastp, SPAdes, QUAST, metaBAT2, and Prokka. This practical component enables participants to perform quality control, assembly, binning, annotation, and downstream analysis with real datasets, reinforcing the concepts discussed in earlier sessions. Led by Dr.rer.nat. Rahadian Pratama from IPB University, the course equips participants with entry-level analytical skills and methodological understanding needed to begin working independently in metagenomics research.

Sub-topics

• 1.
  Theoretical Session

  Introduction, Concepts, and Data Preparation, Tree Construction Methods, Evaluation, and Interpretation

• 2.
  Hands-On Session

  Practical Molecular Phylogenetic Analysis

Course Components

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