What you will learn?
Computer Programming introduces students to the fundamentals of programming using the R and Python languages, with a focus on applications in data analysis and scientific computing. The course covers core programming concepts such as variables, data types, control structures, functions, and file handling. Students will gain hands-on experience in writing and debugging code, performing basic data manipulation, and visualizing data. Emphasis is placed on developing problem-solving skills and writing efficient, readable code. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with a solid foundation in programming that can be applied in bioinformatics, statistics, and data science.
Course Objectives:
1) Apply basic programming constructs: variables, data types, control structures (loops and conditionals), functions, and arrays to biological problems.
2) Write, test, and debug simple programs in a high-level programming language.
3) Apply programming logic to design algorithms and develop structured code.
4) Gain proficiency in basic programming languages such as R and Python by applying these methods to biological data analysis
