DNA Sequences: Alignments and Analysis

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DNA Sequences: Alignments and Analysis

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DNA Sequences: Alignments and Analysis
The course DNA Sequences: Alignments and Analysis is an online class provided by University System of Maryland,UMUC through edX. The skill level of the course is Advanced. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Learn how to align and analyze DNA sequences using web and software based tools to find mutations and other anomalies in genes and genomic sequences.

Course description

Gene sequences and the rest of the genome play an important role in determining how an organism functions normally and reacts when situations change. DNA sequences can also be used to determine relationships between organisms and form the underpinnings of the Tree of Life. Since DNA sequences play such an important role in any organism it should not be surprising that any changes to a sequence could lead to alterations in behavior or response. For example, a small number of specific changes in DNA sequence have been shown to lead to tumor development in mammals or the production of enzymes with altered properties. One of the jobs of a bioinformatician is to help determine where these changes are in a DNA sequence and sort out in that context what effects may result, which is usually done by aligning the sequences in question. In this course, part of the Bioinformatics MicroMasters program, you will learn about the theory and algorithms behind DNA alignments, practice doing alignments manually, and then perform more complicated alignments using web and software based approaches.This course is part of the Bioinformatics MicroMaster’s program from UMUC. Upon completion of the program and receipt of the verified MicroMaster’s certificate, learners may then transition into the full UMUC Master’s Program in Biotechnology with a specialization in Bioinformatics. See the MicroMasters program page for more information.

Prerequisites & Facts

DNA Sequences: Alignments and Analysis

Course Topic

Biology and Life Sciences, Computer Science

University, College, Institution

University System of Maryland,UMUC

Course Skill Level

Advanced

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

Degree & Cost

DNA Sequences: Alignments and Analysis

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School: University System of Maryland,UMUC
Topic: Biology and Life Sciences, Computer Science