Introduction to Bioinformatics

This unit will train you in the principles and practical approaches of computational biology algorithms for Bioinformatics analyses of data derived from genes and proteins.
The unit will start by building solid foundational knowledge of the biology of the gene focusing on basic concepts of biological information stored in DNA and its translation to functional biomolecules.
You will learn to critically evaluate leading existing bioinformatics tools used to address biological questions.
The unit completes the cycle of learning by asking you to apply this knowledge to the analysis of big datasets from biomedical and genomics experiments.