A data science practicum to introduce undergraduate students to bioinformatics for research.

ABSTRACT: An explosion of data available in the life sciences has shifted the discipline toward genomics and quantitative data science research. Institutions of higher learning have been addressing this shift by modifying undergraduate curriculums resulting in an increasing number of bioinformatics courses and research opportunities for undergraduates. The goal of this study was to explore how a newly designed introductory bioinformatics seminar could leverage the combination of in-class instruction and independent research to build the practical skill sets of undergraduate students beginning their careers in the life sciences. Participants were surveyed to assess learning perceptions toward the dual curriculum. Most students had a neutral or positive interest in these topics before the seminar and

SUBMITTER: Bartlett B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10621008 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep-Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature