SDS-PAGE is a technique for detecting proteins and separating them by size. The information gained from an SDS-PAGE experiment can be very useful in many experiments that detect and investigate the characteristics of proteins. This short course aims to provide you with a basic knowledge of SDS-PAGE by walking you through examples of SDS-PAGE application in protein research.

The science of metagenomics, or culture-independent genomic analysis of the microbial DNA, makes it possible to study microbes in their natural environment. This course is tailored to provide learners with knowledge of metagenomics research including the approaches used, the sequencing technologies available and the processes involved.

Environmental microbiology is defined as the study of microbes within all habitats and their beneficial and detrimental impacts on human health and welfare. Environmental microbiology is also fundamental biology and an applied field in which we atempt to improve the environment and benefit society.