Johns Hopkins University
Genomic Data Science Specialization
Johns Hopkins University

Genomic Data Science Specialization

Be a next generation sequencing data scientist.. Master the tools and techniques at the forefront of the sequencing data revolution.

Mihaela Pertea, PhD
Steven Salzberg, PhD
Kasper Daniel Hansen, PhD

Instructors: Mihaela Pertea, PhD

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4.4

(5,710 reviews)

Intermediate level
Some related experience required
1 month
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Next generation sequencing experiments

  • Genomic technologies

  • DNA, RNA and epigenetic patterns

  • Genome analysis

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Specialization - 6 course series

Introduction to Genomic Technologies

Course 16 hours4.6 (4,687 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Bioinformatics
Category: Software Engineering
Category: Biostatistics
Category: Data Science
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Algorithms
Category: Science and Research
Category: Statistical Methods
Category: Big Data
Category: Life Sciences
Category: Computer Science
Category: Computational Thinking
Category: Programming Principles
Category: Statistical Analysis

Python for Genomic Data Science

Course 28 hours4.3 (1,745 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Python Programming
Category: Data Structures
Category: Bioinformatics
Category: File Management
Category: Computer Programming
Category: Programming Principles
Category: Scripting
Category: Jupyter
Category: Package and Software Management
Category: Data Manipulation
Category: Scripting Languages

Algorithms for DNA Sequencing

Course 312 hours4.7 (912 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Algorithms
Category: Bioinformatics
Category: Computational Thinking
Category: Life Sciences
Category: Data Structures
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Python Programming
Category: Programming Principles
Category: Computer Programming

Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science

Course 411 hours4.0 (556 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Unix Commands
Category: Bioinformatics
Category: Linux Commands
Category: Data Management
Category: Shell Script
Category: File Management
Category: Big Data
Category: Data Manipulation
Category: Unix

Bioconductor for Genomic Data Science

Course 58 hours3.8 (376 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Bioinformatics
Category: Data Analysis
Category: R Programming
Category: Data Access
Category: Software Installation
Category: Data Manipulation
Category: Data Structures
Category: Data Import/Export
Category: Statistical Programming
Category: Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

Statistics for Genomic Data Science

Course 69 hours4.2 (367 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Regression Analysis
Category: Statistical Modeling
Category: Statistical Hypothesis Testing
Category: Data Transformation
Category: Bioinformatics
Category: Statistical Analysis
Category: Data Processing
Category: Statistical Methods
Category: Scientific Methods
Category: R Programming
Category: Biostatistics
Category: Exploratory Data Analysis
Category: Data Pipelines
Category: Statistical Inference
Category: Data Cleansing
Category: Data Analysis

Instructors

Mihaela Pertea, PhD
Johns Hopkins University
1 Course66,342 learners
Steven Salzberg, PhD
Johns Hopkins University
2 Courses140,052 learners
Kasper Daniel Hansen, PhD
Johns Hopkins University
2 Courses24,536 learners

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