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DESCRIPTION:# Overview\n\nSingle-cell RNA sequencing (scRNAseq) allows rese
 archers to study gene expression at the single cell level. For example\, s
 cRNAseq can help to identify expression patterns that differ between condi
 tions within a cell-type. To generate and analyze scRNAseq data\, several 
 methods are available\, all with their strengths and weaknesses depending 
 on the researchers’ needs. This 3-day course will cover the main technol
 ogies as well as the main aspects to consider while designing a scRNAseq e
 xperiment. In addition\, it will cover the theoretical background of analy
 sis methods with hands-on practical data analysis sessions applied to drop
 let-based methods.\n\n# Audience\n\nThis course is intended for life scien
 tists and bioinformaticians familiar with "Next Generation Sequencing" who
  want to acquire the necessary skills to analyse scRNA-seq gene expression
  data.\n\n# Learning objectives\n\nAt the end of the course\, participants
  will be able to:\n\n  * distinguish advantages and pitfalls of scRNAseq\n
   * design their own scRNA-seq experiment\n  * apply a downstream analysis
  using R\n  \n\n# Prerequisites\n\n*Knowledge*\n\n\n\nYou should meet the 
 learning outcomes of:\n[**Introduction to bulk RNA-Seq: From Quality Contr
 ol to Pathway Analysis**](https://www.sib.swiss/training/course/20240919_I
 RNAS).\n\nYou should also meet the learning outcomes of: [**NGS - Quality 
 control\, Alignment\, Visualisation**](https://www.sib.swiss/training/cour
 se/20250423_NGSQC) and [**First Steps with R in Life Sciences**](https://w
 ww.sib.swiss/training/course/20250203_FSWR).\n\nIn summary\, participants 
 must already have a basic knowledge in **Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) 
 techniques**\, **R** (evaluate your R skills [here](https://docs.google.co
 m/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIyeuabd_ZOWXgI1MWHapmaOMu20L9ESkLDZiWnpmkpujyOg/viewf
 orm?usp=sf_link)) and **UNIX** (self-assess your skills with the e-learnin
 g course [UNIX Fundamentals](https://www.sib.swiss/training/course/2012_UN
 IXF)\, and this [quiz](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2BEWeOKL
 bIRGBT_aDEGPce1FOaVYBbhBiaqcaHoBKNB27MQ/viewform?usp=sf_link)).\n\n\n*Tech
 nical*\n\nAttendees should have a Wi-Fi enabled computer. **An online R an
 d RStudio environment will be provided.** However\, in case you wish to pe
 rform the practical exercises on your own computer\, please take a moment 
 to install the following before the course:\n*  R version &gt\; 4.2.\n*  L
 atest RStudio version\, the free version is perfectly fine.\n\n\n\n# Progr
 am\n\nThe program will be communicated in due time. Program of past occure
 nces can be found on [GitHub](https://sib-swiss.github.io/single-cell-trai
 ning/course_schedule.html).\n\n\n\n# Application\n\n\n\n\n\nThe registrati
 on fees for academics are **300 CHF** and **1500 CHF** for for-profit comp
 anies.\n\nWhile participants are registered on a first come\, first served
  basis\, exceptions may be made to ensure diversity and equity\, which may
  increase the time before your registration is confirmed.\n\nApplications 
 will close as soon as the places will be filled up\, but not later than **
 18/06/2025**. Deadline for free-of-charge cancellation is set to **18/06/2
 025**. Cancellation after this date will not be reimbursed. \n\nYou will b
 e informed by email of your registration confirmation. Upon reception of t
 he confirmation email\, participants will be asked to confirm attendance b
 y paying the fees within 5 days.\n\n# Venue and Time\n\n\n\nThe course wil
 l take place\, in person\, at the University of Zurich Irchel campus.\n\nI
 t will start at 9:00 CET and end around 17:00 CET every day.\n\nPrecise in
 formation will be provided to the participants in due time.\n\n\n# Additio
 nal information\n\nCoordination: Diana Marek\, SIB training group\, in col
 laboration with the ETHZ Zurich [Chemistry | Biology | Pharmacy Informatio
 n Center](https://chab.ethz.ch/en/the-department/services/infozentrum.html
 )\n\n\n\nHelper: Cassandra Litchfield\, University of Zurich\n\nWe will re
 commend 0.75 ECTS credits for this course (given a passed exam at the end 
 of the course).\n\nYou are welcome to register to the SIB courses mailing 
 list to be informed of all future courses and workshops\, as well as all i
 mportant deadlines using the form [here](https://lists.sib.swiss/postorius
 /lists/courses.lists.sib.swiss/).\n\nPlease note that participation in SIB
  courses is subject to our [general conditions](https://www.sib.swiss/trai
 ning/terms-and-conditions).\n\nSIB abides by the [ELIXIR Code of Conduct](
 https://elixir-europe.org/events/code-of-conduct). Participants of SIB cou
 rses are also required to abide by the same code.\n\nFor more information\
 , please contact [training@sib.swiss](mailto://training@sib.swiss).
SUMMARY:Single-Cell Transcriptomics with R
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