Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen
In this course, you will follow in the footsteps of the bioinformaticians investigating the COVID-19 outbreak by assembling the SARS-CoV-2 genome. Whether you’re new to the world of computational biology, or you’re a bioinformatics expert seeking to learn about its applications in the COVID-19 pandemic, or somewhere in between, this course is for you! As you go through this journey, we will introduce and explain genomic concepts and give you many opportunities to practice your skills, and we will provide a series of problems with gradually increasing complexity.
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In this course, you will follow in the footsteps of the bioinformaticians investigating the COVID-19 outbreak by assembling the SARS-CoV-2 genome. Whether you’re new to the world of computational biology, or you’re a bioinformatics expert seeking to learn about its applications in the COVID-19 pandemic, or somewhere in between, this course is for you! As you go through this journey, we will introduce and explain genomic concepts and give you many opportunities to practice your skills, and we will provide a series of problems with gradually increasing complexity. This first course will only discuss the assembly of the SARS-CoV-2 genome, but future courses in this series will explore follow-up bioinformatics analyses used in the COVID-19 pandemic.Modules
Welcome to the Course!
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Chapter 1: The Emergence of COVID-19
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- Chapter 1: The Emergence of COVID-19
Chapter 2: Sequencing the Virus
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Discover the world of computational biology with "Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen." Guided by expert instructors, you'll assemble the SARS-CoV-2 genome and delve into genomic concepts through practical exercises. Perfect for beginners or bioinformatics experts, this foundational course offers a comprehensive introduction to bioinformatics applications in the COVID-19 pandemic. Available through Coursera with Starter and Professional subscription options.
Mikhail Rayko
Sabeel Mansuri
Vikram Sirupurapu
Pavel Pevzner
Niema Moshiri