In this course we will examine the intersection of biology, computer science, and statistics, with special emphasis on the biological aspects. Advances in next-generation sequencing technologies have led to the production of large amounts of sequencing data and a growing need to develop researchers to analyze it. There are a variety of bioinformatics tools available for students to learn, enabling them to participate in authentic research. This course introduces these tools through hands-on training. The course will focus on using analytical methods to understand the features, functions, and evolution of genomics. Additionally, we will include a hands-on training module to learn Python coding and developing/applying the Python pipeline for high throughput data analysis. The overall aims of the course are for students to 1) learn the underlying theory behind bioinformatics tools for genomic analysis, 2) develop an understanding of how the analysis of sequence data informs the study of biology and 3) Develop expertise with Python coding and applications. Students will get an opportunity to work with biological datasets, perform authentic research and contribute to an ongoing research project.
Online Seminar: Genomics and Bioinformatics Online Seminar
The lifelong learning division of Penn Arts & Sciences
3440 Market Street, Suite 100
Philadelphia, PA 19104-3335
(215) 898-7326
lps@sas.upenn.edu
