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.



Python for Genomic Data Science
This course is part of Genomic Data Science Specialization

Instructors: Mihaela Pertea, PhD
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There are 4 modules in this course
This week we will have an overview of Python and take the first steps towards programming.
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5 videos3 readings2 assignments
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.
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4 videos2 readings3 assignments
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Reviewed on Jul 2, 2016
This course was in line with my expectations. Sometimes exercises were a bit out of context. I would have probably dedicated more time to Biopython.
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2021
excellent course. minor bits where i lost the instructor due to no programming background and the instructor took some things for granted. nevertheless, really great course
Reviewed on May 13, 2022
It was a great course, even if you do not have any knowlege about Python. I work with Python but it was so interesting for me especially with the application in genomic data science.Thank you so much.
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