Motivation to Learn: A strong desire to engage with and understand the material.
Basic Knowledge: Familiarity with biology and molecular biology concepts.
Interest in Technology: Eagerness to learn about the latest technologies in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS).
Software: Free software will be utilized, so no additional software purchases are necessary.
Hardware: A laptop with a minimum of 4GB RAM and 100GB of hard disk space.
Course Description
Bioinformatics Fundamentals: Introduction to genomic bioinformatics and key databases like GenBank and PubMed. Exploration of essential bioinformatics tools such as BLAST and Mega.
Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Basics: Understanding the role of bioinformatics in NGS and its applications. Overview of NGS techniques, platforms, and data analysis methods.
Linux Essentials for Bioinformatics: Introduction to Linux system basics for efficient data management and processing.
Conclusion and Resources: Summary of key concepts and practical implications. Provision of additional resources for further learning in bioinformatics and NGS.
Introduction to Cloud Technology: Brief overview of cloud technology, focusing on AWS for bioinformatics applications.
Pipeline Engineering Basics: Introduction to pipeline engineering for streamlined data analysis workflows.
Course Outcomes
Gain foundational understanding of genomic bioinformatics and key databases like GenBank and PubMed.
Master essential bioinformatics tools such as BLAST and Mega for sequence analysis.
Understand the role of bioinformatics in NGS and its applications, along with an overview of NGS techniques and platforms.
Acquire basic Linux system skills for efficient data management and processing in bioinformatics.
Summarize key concepts and provide additional resources for further learning in bioinformatics and NGS.
Familiarize with cloud technology, particularly AWS, and basics of pipeline engineering for streamlined data analysis.
Rules & Regulations
Attendance and Participation: Maintain a minimum of 75% attendance. Regular assessments and attendance contribute to performance evaluation.
Discipline: Maintain punctuality and respect in live classes. Engage actively and interact respectfully with instructors and peers.
Course Fee Payment: Pay course fees on time to avoid suspension or cancellation of access.
Assignments: Complete assignments and projects sincerely and submit them on time.
Feedback and Communication: Maintain open communication with instructors and provide constructive feedback.
Certification: A certificate will be awarded upon course completion.
