In the previous course in the Specialization, we learned how to compare genes, proteins, and genomes. One way we can use these methods is in order to construct a "Tree of Life" showing how a large collection of related organisms have evolved over time.
This course is part of the Bioinformatics Specialization
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1: Introduction to Evolutionary Tree Construction
Week 2: More Algorithms for Constructing Trees from Distance Matrices
Week 3: Constructing Evolutionary Trees from Characters
Week 4
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TOP REVIEWS FROM MOLECULAR EVOLUTION (BIOINFORMATICS IV)
In depth and comprehensive coverage of the topics in genetic data analysis.
Covers the most important algorithms for phylogenetic trees. Fascinating exam
Yet another course in this series with really high quality content. If you want to learn something about bioinformatics, you're in the right place.
At some point several instructors lost necessary passion to keep us focused. Otherwise it was a very informed and enjoyable presentation. Historical references are extremely important.
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