University of California San Diego
Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners

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University of California San Diego

Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners

Pavel  Pevzner
Phillip Compeau

Instructors: Pavel Pevzner

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.2

(1,546 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 18 hours
Learn at your own pace
94%
Most learners liked this course
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.2

(1,546 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 18 hours
Learn at your own pace
94%
Most learners liked this course

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There are 4 modules in this course

Where in the Genome Does Replication Begin? (Part 1)

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2 videos2 readings1 assignment1 app item

Where in the Genome Does Replication Begin? (Part 2)

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2 videos1 reading1 assignment1 app item

Which DNA Patterns Play the Role of Molecular Clocks? (Part 1)

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3 videos1 reading1 assignment1 app item

Which DNA Patterns Play the Role of Molecular Clocks? (Part 2)

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3 videos1 reading1 assignment1 app item

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4.1 (282 ratings)
Pavel  Pevzner
University of California San Diego
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