Bioinformatics Foundations: Analyzing Genetic Sequences

The explosion of genomic data has transformed biology into an information-driven science. Understanding how to analyze DNA, RNA, and protein sequences is now an essential skill for modern researchers and curious learners alike. This text-based course guides you from absolute beginner to confidently navigating biological databases and running foundational sequence analysis pipelines. What you'll learn: • Understand the core principles of molecular biology and genetic information flow • Search and retrieve genomic data from key public databases like NCBI and UniProt • Analyze DNA and protein sequences using alignment algorithms like BLAST • Practice writing basic Python scripts with Biopython to automate sequence processing • Discover how modern high-throughput sequencing technologies generate genomic data • Interpret evolutionary relationships using fundamental phylogenetic concepts. You will start with key terminology and foundational definitions before moving into practical, step-by-step written guides that show you how to work with real biological data. This course is designed for beginners in biology, computer science, or data analysis with no prior bioinformatics experience. Begin your journey into the code of life today.