Assignments
Assignments at a Glance
All assignments are hosted in the course GitHub organization. Use the cards below to jump to each repository.
Assignment 1
Researching and reporting on bioinformatics research tools (I).
Objectives
- Use JupyterLite to pull, complete, and submit homework.
- Use GitHub and
gitto manage submissions. - Make a basic edit to a Python program.
- Research and report on bioinformatics tools.
Assignment 2
Central Dogma of Biology and Bioinformatics.
Objectives
- Connect the Central Dogma of Biology to bioinformatics practice.
- Explore Python debugging and problem-solving strategies.
- Run sequence experiments using starter code.
Assignment 3
Researching and reporting on bioinformatics research tools (II).
Objectives
- Identify tools for specific research tasks.
- Present and explain a tool to peers.
Assignment 4
What Is This Sequence?
Objectives
- Investigate sequence data using online and local analysis tools.
- Interpret software output to identify sequence origins.
Assignment 5
Investigating Online Tools.
Objectives
- Read literature and summarize relevant science.
- Install and apply software tools to datasets.
Assignment 6
Ethical Topics in Bioinformatics.
Objectives
- Read literature and gather supporting evidence.
- Identify ethical dilemmas in bioinformatics research.
- Evaluate outcomes in terms of fairness and accountability.