This course provides demonstrations and exercises for performing common genomics-based analysis tasks of bacterial sequence data. It uses BV-BRC, the Bacterial and Viral Bioinformatics Resource Center (merger of PATRIC, IRD and ViPR, the three former resources), as the platform for analysis. BV-BRC is the NIH/NIAID-funded bacterial Bioinformatics Resource Center, providing comprehensive bacterial genomic data with integrated analysis tools and visualizations. BV-BRC also provides a private workspace where users can upload and analyze their own data.

Bacterial Bioinformatics

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Intermediate level
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1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
What you'll learn
Learn how to assemble a bacterial genome
Learn how to annotate a bacterial genome
Learn how to generate a phylogenetic tree from a set of bacterial genomes
Learn how to perform basic comparative analyses of a set of bacterial genomes
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Assessments
8 assignments
Taught in English
Flexible schedule
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KA
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Reviewed on Aug 30, 2026
one of the most informative and beneficial course i have ever learned
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i appreciate the dedication and design of the course. it so practical and friendly. thank You Dr. Rebecca.
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