Introduction to Python Programming for Bioinformatics

The Genome Discovery Unit (GDU) is running a three day course (27 Aug, 3 Sept & 10 Sept, 9:00-12:30) introducing scripting using Python.

schedule Date & time
27 Aug 2013 10:30am - 10 Sep 2013 1:30pm
person Speaker
GDU staff

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Description

The Genome Discovery Unit (GDU) is running a three day course (27 Aug, 3 Sept & 10 Sept, 9:00-12:30) introducing scripting using Python.

Bioinformatics data analysis problems that may seem insurmountable can be readily addressed with a basic understanding of how to program. For instance, converting between data formats so it's easier to load data into a spreadsheet, or even building your own pipelines. Python, a popular computer programming language, is widely available, easy to use and well suited to scientific computing including bioinformatics. The GDU's Introduction to Python Programming course teaches basic Python programming. Participants will learn fundamental programming concepts for solving useful tasks in bioinformatics. 

This course is open to bioscience staff and students at ANU, CSIRO and UCAN. To attend this course, you must have attended the Introduction to UNIX course or have demonstrated UNIX proficiency. No prior programming experience is needed.
 

A requirement of attending will be to have a laptop either running OSX or with VirtualBox installed. If you have questions about this, please contact Bob Buckley (bob.buckley@anu.edu.au, 6125 9289) or Cameron Jack (Cameron.Jack@anu.edu.au, 6125 1128).

Cost ANU postgraduate students: free | ANU staff: $90 | External attendees: $135.
There are limited places available. These placements will be operating on a first response first serve basis. To attend, please contact both Stephanie Palmer (Stephanie.Palmer@anu.edu.au) and Cameron Jack (Cameron.Jack@anu.edu.au) indicating which course(s) you wish to attend and whether you are an honours, post-graduate student, academic or professional staff. If you are in a category that requires payment your PI will need to send a confirmation e-mail with an appropriate budget code.
 
If you wish to further discuss the course content please contact Bob Buckley (bob.buckley@anu.edu.au, 6125 9289) or Cameron Jack (Cameron.Jack@anu.edu.au, 6125 1128).
 

 

Location

ANU | JCSMR Seminar Room 2