Detailed Course Syllabus:
Duration: 13 Weeks
Course Description:
Genomics is the study of the total genetic makeup of individual organisms, and how this genetic information is structured, functions, and has evolved; bioinformatics encompasses a diverse range of analytical methods and tools applied to genomic data. This Specialization focuses on performing complex bioinformatics analysis using the most essential Python libraries and applications.
This course will focus on learning the basics of the Python programming language through genomics examples.
Course Outline:
Introduction to Genomics:
This would include an overview of genomics, the study of the genome, and its applications in various industries.
DNA Sequencing:
This would cover the different types of DNA sequencing techniques, such as Sanger sequencing, Illumina sequencing, and nanopore sequencing.
Genome Assembly:
This would cover the process of assembling the sequence data obtained from DNA sequencing into a complete genome.
Genome Annotation:
This would cover the process of identifying the functional elements in a genome, such as genes, promoters, and regulatory regions.
Gene Expression Analysis:
This would cover the different techniques used for analyzing gene expression, such as microarrays and RNA sequencing.