Methods and tools for software development in bioinformatics G2F

Education facts

Code: BI503G

<p>This course covers a number of tools and methods for development of advanced software in bioinformatics. The main course content includes how to work with version control of source code, how to package software in discrete environments, how to develop software as a team in a structured way, and how to combine different software into analysis pipelines. Lectures and computer exercises are combined to present the theory and promote practical experience. The course assumes knowledge of Unix and programming experience in Python and R.</p>

Entry requirements

Prerequisites for this course are the following passed courses: BI122G Introduction to Computational Tools for Bioinformatics G1N and BI319G Expression Analysis with R and BI121G Bioinformatic Analysis with Python G1N (or the equivalent).Additional requirements: attended BI319G Expression analysis with R G1F with passed grade on Written Assignment 1 and passed grade on Seminar or passed grade on Written assignment 2 (or the equivalent). Since the level of progression of the course is G2F the prerequisites are at least 60 credits in one or both of the subjects bioinformatics and bioscience, where the courses above are included.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Methods and tools for software development in bioinformatics G2F

  University of Skövde

  Skövde

  Start date: 2 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %