Letter of Proficiency
Metabolomics
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Metabolomics is the discovery, identification, and quantification of the metabolites in any biological sample. It is a rapidly growing field driven by advances in technologies, open and shared datasets, and systematic approaches to data analysis. The applications of metabolomics are diverse and include wastewater and environmental testing, clinical testing, drug discovery, precision medicine, disease diagnosis, agriculture, and nutrition. As a result, individuals skilled in metabolomics are in high demand.
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Participants successfully completing the course will have knowledge, skills, and competencies in:
- Metabolomics tools, instruments, software and methodologies
- Experimental design, standardization, and eliminating bias in metabolomics
- Data generation, curation, integrity and quality assessment
- Compound identification and discovery
- Univariate and multivariate statistical approaches
- Biochemical pathway mapping, metabolite clusters, and metabolomics data interpretation
- Scientific literature reporting metabolomics findings
- Applications of metabolomics
This learning opportunity is designed for professionals who have typically earned an undergraduate degree or college diploma in a science or engineering discipline and are engaged in continuing professional development. This credential does not require a prior or existing affiliation with UBC and the language of instruction is English.
Delivery Mode:
Online
Structure:
This 39-hour micro-credential is structured around:
- 28 hours of synchronous online learning
- 11 hours of report work
Real-time delivery is scheduled with four full-day (7-hour) sessions, including lunch and breaks, held using Zoom web conferencing. The real-time sessions will include seminars, break-out sessions and workshops, as well as expert presentations and feedback.
Following the intensive sessions, learners will work on a final report with support through small group collaboration sessions, drop-in sessions and one-on-one support session with instructor.
Prerequisites
Learners will be asked to complete a survey prior to the start of the course to gauge background knowledge and to better understand their motivation for participation. Learners may be encouraged to complete preparatory materials prior to the start of the course.
Technical Requirements
This program is delivered entirely online using the UBC’s Canvas learning management system. Learners will connect with the course materials, software and datasets through an Azure Virtual Machine.
For the best experience, it is recommended that all learners have access to a personal computer with the following specifications:
- An Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 CPU or better.
- At least 16 Gb of memory (RAM)
- A Hard Drive with enough space to install the required software.
- An Internet connection of at least 6 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload speeds. This can be measured at https://speedof.me
- An updated version of Zoom, a microphone, a webcam and headphones or speaker
- A larger or dual monitor is helpful for working with large datasets but is not required.
Dr. Susan Murch
Professor | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chemistry
PhD, University of Guelph | BSc, University of Guelph | MSc, University of Guelph
Susan Murch has been a Professor of Chemistry at UBC Okanagan since 2005. Her research uses mass spectrometry to investigate the chemicals produced by plants and how plant chemicals affect human health. She teaches Introductory Analytical Chemistry, Plant Chemistry, and Metabolomics. She has been the recipient of various awards for research and teaching including Canada Research Chair in Natural Products Chemistry, UBCO Researcher of the Year, and the Women in Metabolomics Mentorship Award.
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@susanmurchUBC
@MetabolomicsUBC
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, learners are awarded a UBC Okanagan Letter of Proficiency (a non-credit credential).
The credential is provided in paper format. Learners will also receive a verifiable digital badge (which has descriptive metadata about the learning achievement) for sharing through digital channels.