Course Description
This course provides an introduction to Unix operating systems and the most commonly used file formats. Students will gain hands-on experience with Unix commands and tools, learning how to navigate and manipulate the file system efficiently. The course covers fundamental concepts such as file permissions, file structures, and basic shell scripting, as well as the characteristics of various file formats commonly encountered in computing. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the skills to work effectively within a Unix environment and understand the key file formats used for data storage, transfer, and processing.
What You’ll Learn?
In this course, you will gain practical knowledge of essential Unix skills, including navigating the Unix shell, managing files and directories, and performing text manipulation. You’ll also learn how to combine commands for more efficient workflows and use remote resources for various tasks. Additionally, you will become familiar with Visual Studio Code as a tool for coding and file management.
You will explore a variety of file formats commonly used in bioinformatics, such as CSV, TSV, BAM, SAM, VCF, and FASTA. The course will also cover specific file name extensions and how to work with these formats effectively for data analysis in bioinformatics. By the end of the course, you’ll have the foundational skills needed to manage files in Unix and work with a range of bioinformatics data formats.
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