Reverse and complement nucleic acid sequences (DNA, RNA) using R from Coursera

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Reverse and complement nucleic acid sequences (DNA, RNA) using R

Welcome to Reverse and complement nucleic acid sequences (DNA, RNA) using R Project! You’re joining thousands of learners currently enrolled in the Rhyme guided project program. I'm excited to have you in the class and look forward to your contributions to the learning community. To begin, I recommend taking a few minutes to explore the course site. Review the material we’ll cover during the project, and preview the assignments you’ll need to complete to pass the course. Click Discussions to see forums where you can discuss the course material with fellow students taking the class. By the end of this project, you will create an R program that constructs reverse, complement, and reverse-complement nucleic acid sequences (DNA, RNA) using R. Finally you will learn how to read a file that has a long DNA sequence and then apply the code to the data in the file. We will use the novel coronavirus genome for this. Along the way, you will learn the basic building blocks in the R language. If you have questions about course content, please post them in the forums to get help from others in the course community. For technical problems with the Coursera platform, visit the Learner Help Center. Good luck as you get started and I hope you enjoy the course!

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Explores foundational biological and computational biology concepts

Tailored for beginners in the field of bioinformatics

Hands-on project-based approach to learning

Led by an experienced instructor in bioinformatics

Introduces cutting-edge tools and techniques in bioinformatics

Involves real-world applications in bioinformatics

Reviews summary

Dna and rna course using r

learners say this course is excellent for beginners and highly recommended for those interested in analyzing DNA and RNA sequences using R. The interactive assignments and projects are especially well received. However, some learners found the course to be too short and one learner commented that the instructor's pronunciation made it difficult to understand.

Engaging assignments and projects.

"Excellent project"

"The assignments and projects are very interactive and helpful."

"I enjoyed the hands-on approach of this course."

Suitable for learners new to R.

"Great for beginners"

"This course is designed for beginners and covers the basics of R."

"I would recommend this course to all my friends. It is a very interesting and beginner-friendly course."

One learner had difficulty understanding the instructor's pronunciation.

"The instructor's English pronunciation is not so good."

Some learners found the course too short.

"Too short"

"I wish the course was longer."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Reverse and complement nucleic acid sequences (DNA, RNA) using R with these activities:

Read 'Bioinformatics Data Skills: Translating Biological Data into Meaningful Information' by Vince Buffalo

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Provides a strong foundation in bioinformatics and data analysis techniques, which will be essential for understanding the concepts covered in this course.

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Read the introduction and first three chapters of the book.
Complete the exercises at the end of each chapter.
Summarize the key concepts covered in the chapters.

Solve practice problems on reverse and complementing DNA sequences

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Reinforces the concepts of reverse and complementing DNA sequences and helps develop proficiency in using R for these tasks.

Browse courses on DNA Sequencing

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Find a set of practice problems online or in a textbook.
Solve the problems using R.
Check your answers against the provided solutions.

Follow online tutorials on advanced R programming techniques for bioinformatics

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Expands knowledge and skills in R programming specifically for bioinformatics applications.

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Identify reputable online tutorials on advanced R programming for bioinformatics.
Follow the tutorials and complete the accompanying exercises.
Apply the learned techniques to your own bioinformatics projects.

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Volunteer at a local research lab or organization that uses R for bioinformatics

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Offers practical experience in applying R programming skills to real-world bioinformatics projects.

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Identify research labs or organizations that use R for bioinformatics.
Contact the lab or organization to inquire about volunteer opportunities.
Assist with bioinformatics projects and tasks using R programming.

Develop an R program to analyze a real-world DNA sequence dataset

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Applies the skills learned in the course to a practical problem, enhancing understanding of real-world applications.

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Find a publicly available DNA sequence dataset.
Develop an R program to analyze the dataset.
Write a report summarizing your findings.

Participate in bioinformatics competitions or hackathons

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Provides a challenging and motivating environment to apply and test skills in bioinformatics and R programming.

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Find bioinformatics competitions or hackathons that align with your interests.
Form a team or work individually on the competition.
Develop solutions to the competition challenges using R programming.

Create a web application that allows users to input their own DNA sequences and perform reverse and complement operations

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Integrates skills in R programming, web development, and bioinformatics, providing a comprehensive project experience.

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Design the user interface for the web application.
Develop the backend code for the application.
Deploy the application to a web server.

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Bioinformatician

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