Johns Hopkins University

Python for Genomic Data Science

Mihaela Pertea, PhD
Steven Salzberg, PhD

Instructors: Mihaela Pertea, PhD

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.3

(1,723 reviews)

8 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
89%
Most learners liked this course

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Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

This week we will have an overview of Python and take the first steps towards programming.

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5 videos3 readings2 assignments

In this module, we'll be taking a look at Data Structures and Ifs and Loops.

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4 videos2 assignments

In this module, we have a long three-part lecture on Functions as well as a 10-minute look at Modules and Packages.

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4 videos2 assignments

In this module, we have another long three-part lecture, this time about Communicating with the Outside, as well as a final lecture about Biopython.

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4 videos2 readings3 assignments

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Mihaela Pertea, PhD
Johns Hopkins University
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