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Bioinformatics

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An interactive intelligent textbook for bioinformatics, designed for upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, and working professionals. This 14-week course covers everything from molecular biology foundations through graph-powered approaches to drug discovery, precision medicine, and multi-omics integration — with hands-on labs using Python, NetworkX, Neo4j, and visualization tools throughout.

Features

  • Interactive MicroSims — computational simulations and interactive diagrams for every major concept
  • Learning Graph — visual map of all 480 course concepts and their dependencies
  • Bloom's Taxonomy Alignment — learning objectives at all six cognitive levels
  • Graph Data Models — every module includes a graph data model connecting biology to computation
  • Hands-On Labs — Python, NetworkX, Vis-Network, and Cypher exercises in every module
  • Capstone Projects — six real-world bioinformatics projects from antibiotic resistance to precision medicine

How to Use This Book

Navigate using the sidebar on the left. Start with the Course Description for a full overview, then explore the Learning Graph to see how concepts connect before diving into chapters.