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Algorithms and Data Structures Capstone

Design and implement advanced genome assembly software using algorithms and data structures in this hands-on capstone project for bioinformatics.

Design and implement advanced genome assembly software using algorithms and data structures in this hands-on capstone project for bioinformatics.

This advanced capstone project challenges students to develop sophisticated genome assembly software for the biotech industry. Participants work with real DNA sequencing data to create optimized algorithms that can compete with industry-standard tools. The course combines algorithmic thinking with practical bioinformatics applications, focusing on implementing efficient solutions for processing large-scale genomic data. Students learn to apply graph algorithms, optimize code performance, and handle real-world biological datasets while building a complete genome assembler from scratch.

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Algorithms and Data Structures Capstone

This course includes

4 Weeks

Of Self-paced video lessons

Intermediate Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

12,449

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What you'll learn

  • Master advanced graph algorithms for genomic data processing

  • Develop efficient genome assembly algorithms for real-world applications

  • Optimize software performance for large-scale biological datasets

Skills you'll gain

Graph Algorithms
Genome Assembly
Algorithm Optimization
Bioinformatics
Data Structures
Big Data Analysis
Computational Biology
DNA Sequencing
Software Development

This course includes:

PreRecorded video

Graded assignments, Exams

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Limited Access access

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Module Description

The course focuses on developing advanced software solutions for genome assembly, a critical challenge in modern biotechnology. Students work with real DNA sequencing data to create optimized algorithms that can process and assemble genetic information efficiently. The curriculum covers graph algorithms, optimization techniques, and practical implementation strategies for handling large-scale genomic data. Through hands-on project work, participants gain experience in building competitive genome assembly software that meets industry standards.

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Instructors

Pavel Pevzner
Pavel Pevzner

8,33,777 Students

16 Courses

Pioneering Bioinformatics Scholar and Computational Biology Innovator

Pavel Arkadevich Pevzner serves as the Ronald R. Taylor Professor of Computer Science at the University of California, San Diego, and director of the NIH Center for Computational Mass Spectrometry, where he has revolutionized the field of computational biology since 2000. After receiving his Ph.D. in mathematics and physics from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, he completed postdoctoral work with Michael Waterman at USC, before establishing himself through positions at Penn State and USC. His groundbreaking research spans bioinformatics algorithms, genome rearrangements, DNA sequencing, and computational proteomics, leading to significant advances in genome assembly and antibiotics discovery. His academic excellence has been recognized through numerous prestigious honors, including the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Professorship (2006), ACM Fellowship (2010), ISCB Fellowship (2012), and the ACM Paris Kanellakis Theory and Practice Award (2018). As an educator, he has transformed bioinformatics education through innovative approaches, including the development of massive open online courses that have reached over half a million students, and authored influential textbooks including "Computational Molecular Biology: An Algorithmic Approach" and "Bioinformatics Algorithms: An Active Learning Approach"

Phillip Compeau
Phillip Compeau

4.1 rating

282 Reviews

2,88,261 Students

8 Courses

Computational Biology Educator and Educational Innovation Pioneer

Phillip Compeau is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Carnegie Mellon University Computational Biology Department, where he serves as Assistant Director of the Master's in Computational Biology program. He holds a Ph.D. in mathematics from UC San Diego and completed his Master's degree at Cambridge University. Phillip co-founded Rosalind, an online platform for learning bioinformatics. A retired tennis player, he dreams of one day going pro in golf.

Algorithms and Data Structures Capstone

This course includes

4 Weeks

Of Self-paced video lessons

Intermediate Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

12,449

Audit For Free

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