BIO 509 Graduate Programming for Biologists
This course is designed to enable students with no or little computer science background to manage different biological data formats using basic bash, python, and R scripting methods. Programming for Biologists will cover a range of common biological problems that can be solved more efficiently with programming such as filtering and reformatting large batches of text-based data (e.g., sequencing results, environmental records, ecological observations), and preparing students to automate data analysis with biological software. A typical class will consist of lecture-based introductions to foundational programming skills and concepts followed by hands-on exercises. Linux laptops will be provided for course use as needed.