Python for Genomic Data Science

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Python for Genomic Data Science

This course is part of Genomic Data Science Specialization

Instructors: Mihaela Pertea, PhD

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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8 hours to complete

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

1,814 reviews

8 hours to complete

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 class provides an introduction to the Python programming language and the iPython notebook. This is the third course in the Genomic Big Data Science Specialization from Johns Hopkins University.

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

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5 videos3 readings2 assignments

5 videosTotal 58 minutes

Lecture 1: Overview of Python13 minutes
Lecture 2.1 - First Steps Toward Programming Part 111 minutes
Lecture 2.2 - First Steps Toward Programming Part 215 minutes
Lecture 2.3 - First Steps Toward Programming Part 3 (8:57)9 minutes
Lecture 2.4 - First Steps Toward Programming Part 4 (9:58)10 minutes

3 readingsTotal 30 minutes

Welcome10 minutes
Pre-Course Survey10 minutes
Syllabus10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 36 minutes

Lecture 1 Quiz6 minutes
Lecture 2 Quiz30 minutes

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.

What's included

4 videos2 readings3 assignments

4 videosTotal 46 minutes

Lecture 7.1: Communicating with the Outside Part 1 (6:41)7 minutes
Lecture 7.2: Communicating with the Outside Part 2 (7:38)8 minutes
Lecture 7.3: Communicating with the Outside Part 3 (17:42)18 minutes
Lecture 8: Biopython (13:32)14 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Final Exam Instructions10 minutes
Post Course Survey10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Lecture 7 Quiz30 minutes
Lecture 8 Quiz30 minutes
Final Exam (Read Instructions First)30 minutes

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Reviewed on May 24, 2020

First 2 week just python basic learning which I had already learned and its advantage for me.Got more skills from my acceptation.Looking forward advance course also

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2018

You better know a lot about Python if you plan to pass this course!! Items covered in lecture are elementary. Items covered in exams/quiz's are Graduate Level!!!

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2016

A great medium to learn python via, I'm not a biologist, but that is no barrier, and the backdrop is a great way to learn to play about with Python.

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