The course is interesting and challenging. For successful completion, it is necessary to know the basics of Python well. So if you have no experience in programming at all, then you need to be prepared for difficulties.

I really liked this course and definitely learned a lot. However, I wish that more guidance was provided such as the professors, and not just the peers, answering our questions when Stepik's explanation was not enough.

though sometimes hard to uderstand, definately improved my skills. i suggest to start this course with some knowledge in programming (in my case i had basic knowledge in python)

Overall, the course is great. However, in the week 4, the quality of pseudocode is not as good, it is much harder to follow. Would love to have had a more extensive explanation.

The algorithms mentioned in this course are explained very well. But still a little bit of programming language is needed. Look forward to the advanced courses.

Nice and recommended.

(The final exam was a bit tedious though, with many points repeatedly given simply for "uploading the logo" and not much creative leeway)

Extremely helpful. This course is not limited to teaching us to use Bioinformatic Tools, it also helps us understand deeply the ways in which the tools work.

Hard class

If you have problems, go ahead and take Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics (University of California San Diego)... Highly suggest that

I feel this was a good introduction to bioinformatics. It can be a little confusing sometimes, but there was nothing I could not figure out in the end

Please be clear while explaining the course. it not clear what are they trying to explain and it takes a lot time for us to figure it out.

I really enjoyed the course, most especially the code challenges in the honors track. Thanks to the tutors for this wonderful course!

A GOOD START TO LEARN BIOINFORMATICS, AND ITS ALGORITHMS.

YOU SHOULD HAVE SOME PROGRAMMING EXPERIENCE FOR A BETTER UNDERSTANDING.

^_^

Excellent introduction of Bioinformatics to computer scientist. I am committed for the long haul now, on learning Bioinformatics.

Loved how hands-on and interactive this course is! I learnt python side-by-side with this course, and it was definitely worth it!

Really nice and clear course. The hands-on learning is fundamental to create a smooth transition between algorithms and biology.

Well prepared course although sometimes tough due to algorithmization tasks even for people with programming background.

The course was challenging and the workload was heavy (for the honors track). Yet very rewarding in the end - thank you!

This course offers in terms of knowledge and programming far more than I had expected. Very satisfied with it.

V​ery well deversed, interesting and relevant learning materials for both biologists and computer scientists.

This is an awesome approach to learn bioinformatics things. Very concise and detailed (not boring) teaching!!

Excellent! Recommended for any professional in the field that needs a truly understanding of Bioinformatics.

Wonderful course for anyone who wants to explore bioinformatics. I really liked the programming assignments.

Very well structured and informative. Got a good understanding of motifs finding and its related algorithms

Great course, but make sure you have some basic programing skills. They aren't obligatory, but very useful

A great introduction to this topic. I really felt I came away from this course with some useful skills.