Module - Introductory Coding for Medicine
Overview
In this introductory coding camp, you will -
- help mushroom hunters stay away from poisonous mushrooms,
- learn to identify living organisms from their sequences and be introduced to the "google" for DNA data,
- code in Python programming language,
- see how coding helps in modern biology and medicine,
- download the DNA sequence of SARS-CoV-2 coronovirus from public databases,
- develop computer algorithms to analyze DNA and protein sequences.
Skills You Acquire
This hands on module introduces you to the Python programming language through a series of problem solving exercises. Additionally, you learn the basics of the Linux operating system, a set of programs to analyze biological data, sources of publicly available genomic data and NCBI BLAST search engine for DNA sequences.
Prerequisite
None. Limited to advanced middle schoolers and high schoolers.
Class Style
The classes will be conducted online through zoom and interactive chat sessions.
Sessions
TBD. Please suggest your preferences during summer in the registration form.
Class Description
| Sessions | Topics |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | NCBI BLAST (search engine for DNA and protein sequences), Introduction to Python - variables, code structure, lists. |
| Day 2 | Public databases for DNA sequence, Python - conditional statements. |
| Day 3 | Python - loops and functions. |
| Day 4 | Writing small programs in Python and find patterns in DNA sequence. |
| Day 5 | Learn about Python dictionary. |
| Day 6-10 | Problem solving and project on SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. |
Testimonials
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Register
These registrations do not require any payment, and you register to only reserve your priority in the queue. We are not adding the times for the modules at this time. Please feel free to give your suggestions in the comment section. The online modules are for two weeks (2 hour/day) and the in person/lab modules last for one week.
