Python for Genomic Data Science

About this course: This class provides an introduction to the Python programming language and the iPython notebook. This is the third course in the Genomic Big Data Science Specialization from Johns Hopkins University.

Created by:  Johns Hopkins University

• Taught by:  Mihaela Pertea, PhD, Assistant Professor

  Center for Computational Biology

• Taught by:  Steven Salzberg, PhD, Professor

  Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, and Biostatistics

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Syllabus


WEEK 1


Week One
This week we will have an overview of Python and take the first steps towards programming.


5 videos, 3 readings expand

1. Reading: Welcome
2. Reading: Pre-Course Survey
3. Reading: Syllabus
4. Video: Lecture 1: Overview of Python
5. Video: Lecture 2.1 - First Steps Toward Programming Part 1
6. Video: Lecture 2.2 - First Steps Toward Programming Part 2
7. Video: Lecture 2.3 - First Steps Toward Programming Part 3 (8:57)
8. Video: Lecture 2.4 - First Steps Toward Programming Part 4 (9:58)

Graded: Lecture 1 Quiz
Graded: Lecture 2 Quiz

WEEK 2


Week Two
In this module, we'll be taking a look at Data Structures and Ifs and Loops.


4 videos expand

1. Video: Lecture 3.1: Data Structures Part 1 (11:58)
2. Video: Lecture 3.2: Data Structures Part 2 (10:41)
3. Video: Lecture 4.1: Ifs and Loops Part 1 (11:26)
4. Video: Lecture 4.2: Ifs and Loops Part 2 (15:28)

Graded: Lecture 3 Quiz
Graded: Lecture 4 Quiz

WEEK 3


Week Three
In this module, we have a long three-part lecture on Functions as well as a 10-minute look at Modules and Packages.


4 videos expand

1. Video: Lecture 5.1: Functions Part 1 (5:54)
2. Video: Lecture 5.2: Functions Part 2 (8:20)
3. Video: Lecture 5.3: Functions Part 3 (13:24)
4. Video: Lecture 6: Modules and Packages (10:32)

Graded: Lecture 5 Quiz
Graded: Lecture 6 Quiz

WEEK 4


Week Four
In this module, we have another long three-part lecture, this time about Communicating with the Outside, as well as a final lecture about Biopython.


4 videos, 2 readings expand

1. Video: Lecture 7.1: Communicating with the Outside Part 1 (6:41)
2. Video: Lecture 7.2: Communicating with the Outside Part 2 (7:38)
3. Video: Lecture 7.3: Communicating with the Outside Part 3 (17:42)
4. Video: Lecture 8: Biopython (13:32)
5. Reading: Final Exam Instructions
6. Reading: Post Course Survey

Graded: Lecture 7 Quiz
Graded: Lecture 8 Quiz
Graded: Final Exam (Read Instructions First)