A Geometrical Approach to Genome Analysis: Skew & Z-Curve

Overview

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In this 1-hour long project-based course, you will learn how to analyze a complete viral genome using geometrical methods (skews and Z-curve), 2D- and 3D-plotting in Python, and how to use some important Python libraries (like Tkinter, Matplotlib, and NumPy) helping you accomplish this. You will also learn about the genomes of some viruses including, Corona, SARS, HIV, Zika, Nidovirous, and rubella viruses.

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A Geometrical Approach to Genome Analysis: Skew & Z-Curve

A Geometrical Approach to Genome Analysis: Skew & Z-Curve using Python Project! You’re joining thousands of learners currently enrolled in the Rhyme guided project program. I'm excited to have you in the class and look forward to your contributions to the learning community. To begin, I recommend taking a few minutes to explore the course site. Review the material we’ll cover during the project, and preview the assignments you’ll need to complete to pass the course. Click Discussions to see forums where you can discuss the course material with fellow students taking the class. By the end of this project, you will create a Python program using a jupyter interface that analyzes a complete viral genome using geometrical methods (skews and Z-curve). You will use complete genome sequences for many viruses including, Corona, SARS, HIV, Zika, Planarian Nidovirous, and rubella viruses. Finally, you will learn how to build a PDF file to save all your analysis data and graphs. Along the way, you will learn how to plot in 2D and 3D graphs in Python language. If you have questions about course content, please post them in the forums to get help from others in the course community. For technical problems with the Coursera platform, visit the Learner Help Center. Good luck as you get started and I hope you enjoy the course!