In this course…

• Students will learn about biomolecular bioinformatics resources and databases, advances in sequencing technologies, genome and structural informatics, phylogenetics and transcriptomics.
• Students will use computational tools (using R programming language) and applications promoting best analytical practices will be emphasized.
• Lessons will follow a lecture/computer lab format structured on bioinformatics primary scientific literature and the utility of custom data sets emphasizing recent developments and analytical applications in genomics and proteomics. Students will also present a pre-approved bioinformatics topic of their choice during the last week of the course.

4.00 Pre-College units, 90000 level

Course Delivery: Online program

Grade Level: Students must currently be in 9th grade or higher

Prerequisites/Requirements: No formal programming training or advanced mathematical skills are required. Students must have their own computers to access class material and utilize free bioinformatics software and data resources. Students will also present a pre-approved bioinformatics topic of their choice during the last week of the course.

Schedule: September 28, 2026 to December 3, 2026, online 10-week program, meeting twice weekly
Mon and Thu, 4:30 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. PT, synchronous online