Bioinformatics

About this course

Master Bioinformatics: Sequence Analysis, Genomics, Phylogenetics & Structural BioinformaticsWelcome to this comprehensive Bioinformatics course, designed to help students, researchers, and life science professionals understand the fundamental concepts and practical applications of computational biology. Whether you are completely new to bioinformatics or want to strengthen your knowledge, this course provides a clear, step-by-step learning experience using simple explanations and real biological examples.You will begin by learning the foundations of bioinformatics, including biological databases, DNA, RNA, and protein sequence analysis. As the course progresses, you will explore sequence alignment techniques, database searching, evolutionary biology, and phylogenetic tree construction. You will also learn the principles of structural bioinformatics, including protein structure, protein folding, secondary and tertiary structure prediction, homology modeling, and modern AI-based prediction methods.Throughout the course, complex topics are explained in simple language, making them easy to understand even for beginners. The lessons focus on building conceptual understanding before introducing commonly used bioinformatics tools and methods. By the end of the course, you will have a strong foundation in sequence analysis, genomics, proteomics, phylogenetics, and structural bioinformatics.What you'll learnUnderstand the fundamentals of bioinformatics and computational biology.Learn DNA, RNA, and protein sequence analysis.Perform sequence alignment and database searching.Understand molecular evolution and phylogenetic tree construction.Learn protein structure, protein folding, and structure prediction.Explore homology modeling and machine learning approaches.Gain confidence in using bioinformatics concepts for biological research.

Course objectives

• Build a strong foundation in sequence analysis, genomics, proteomics, phylogenetics, and structural bioinformatics.