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# Contents

- Introduction
- Learning outcomes
- 1 What is metagenomics and how does it work?
  - 1.1 Preparing the genetic material
  - 1.2 Sequencing the genetic material
  - 1.3 Making sense of the sequences
  - 1.4 Amplicon (targeted) sequencing
- 2 Metagenomics in action
  - 2.1 Uncovering life in extreme environments on Earth and beyond
  - 2.2 Detecting antimicrobial resistance in the environment
  - 2.3 Detecting old and new pathogens
  - 2.4 Improving biodiversity surveys
  - 2.5 DNA is in the air
- 3 Reflecting on some limitations of metagenomics
- 4 Conclusion
- References
- Acknowledgements

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