Course Overview

While genomics and bioinformatics is increasingly being applied in a variety of settings for including research, clinical and public health and surveillance of pathogens, this programme aims to educate the next generation of students with the basic understanding of the concepts and tools in bioinformatics.

This course provides an overview of the concepts and methods of genomics and bioinformatics through a series of didactic lectures apart from exercises. 

The course has a total of 10 modules, 16 Lectures and 8 Exercises and is designed for school students ages 12 to 18. 

For older students who have taken up biology in their course, please visit the GVACI course