Bioinformatics and computational biology courses
Python Bioinformatics
Drs Tim Stevens and Wayne Boucher
Department of Biochemistry
Date: 25th March 2011
Time: 9.30am-5.00pm
Venue: Genetics Room G12 map
Maximum number: 18
Code: BL10
Credits: 2
Bookings are made via the online booking form.
This course aims to improve programming skills and develop an understanding of the fundamentals of various techniques commonly used within bioinformatics. Only a basic knowledge of Python is assumed. Attending the Basics of programming in Python course, which is scheduled just before this course, will provide sufficient knowledge..
The components of the course are:
- Calculating sequence properties: proteomics fragments, pI, molecular weight
- Sliding residue scales: hydrophobicity, charge and entropy graphs
- Simple database access and manipulation
- Simple sequence alignment
- PDB files and their manipulation
There will be about an hour devoted to each point. Each point will be more challenging than the last and we will work from prepared Python examples. The programming will be as simple as possible with the idea being as much to show people how these sort of things work as it is to improve programming skills.
None of our current courses requires you to bring your own computer. However, if you want to bring a laptop and have it online we can arrange access via the University Lapwing wireless service.
- See also
- Full bioinformatics programme