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

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

Welcome to Reverse and complement nucleic acid sequences (DNA, RNA) using Python 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 a Python program that constructs reverse, complement, and reverse-complement nucleic acid sequences (DNA, RNA) using Spyder Pythoon. 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 Python 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 the building blocks of Python, which is standard in data science, machine learning, and general programming

Develops skills relevant for learners interested in bioinformatics

Teaches learners how to read and interact with long DNA sequences

Offers a hands-on project-based learning experience

Builds a foundation in the programming language Python

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Python for nucleic acid manipulation

Learners say Reverse and complement nucleic acid sequences (DNA, RNA) using Python is an effective course for refreshing and learning the core skill of reversing and complementing nucleic acid sequences in Python. While the course has received largely positive feedback, learners mention that the online platform can be slow and difficult to use.

Students learn the fundamental skill of reversing and complementing nucleic acid sequences

"You do learn the skill as described in the title of the project."

The learning platform can be slow and cumbersome to use, especially on a single monitor.

"However, the platform you use was slow and difficult to manipulate with just one screen."

The course lacks a description of how the acquired skill is used in professional industry settings.

"Additionally, a description of how the outputs are used for solutions in the real industry is lacking."

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Review basic coding concepts to better prepare for this course.

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Write short practice programs to reinforce your understanding.

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Follow along with a guided tutorial to learn the basics of Python.

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Read through the tutorial's text explanations.
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Select easy-level problems to start.
Break down complex problems into smaller steps.
Use debugging tools to identify and fix errors.
Review solutions and learn from others' approaches.

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Develop a Python Program for DNA and RNA Analysis

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Apply your Python skills to a real-world bioinformatics project.

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Design a program to perform DNA and RNA analysis.
Implement functions for reverse, complement, and reverse-complement operations.
Test your program with sample DNA and RNA sequences.
Refactor your code for efficiency and readability.

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