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A need to know guide for omics data. Know what the data mean and where to go for more info and tools
Instructor: Candace Savonen, MS
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Intermediate level
Some comfort and familiarity with research biology
(13 reviews)
Recommended experience
Intermediate level
Some comfort and familiarity with research biology
What different types of omic data represent
Where to go to handle different types of omic data
How different types of omic data are generated and what that means for the data handling
How to make proper decisions surrounding omic data as it pertains to your research questions and goals
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This specialization is intended for researchers or research enthusiasts of all different levels to help them know what their omic data means and how to learn about it! With an overhwelming abundance of types of data and tools and resources to help with these data types, how do you understand what your data mean and what your next steps should be? This specialization is perfect for folks who have collected data, hope to collect data in the future, or want to know what publicly available omic datasets mean!
Applied Learning Project
In this specialization, we will ask you to understand the basics of omic data and then ask you to apply this knowledge to your own research goals and questions.
By the end of the course you will confidently be able to use tutorials and resources to understand and interpret your genomic data.
You will be able to understand the goals and general workflows of DNA based methods and know tools and resources you should consider.
You will understand the goals and general workflows associated with your RNA focused data as well as tools and resources you should consider.
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When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.