DAG Training Resources
► Statistics Lecture Series
Slides and Lecture Notes from Marek's Statistics Lecture Series, 2020.
| Lecture | Lecture Notes |
|---|---|
| 1. Probability Distributions | Download Slides |
Training Module Slides/Examples
N.B. Example file downloads can be large
| Module | Course Date | Slides | Example files |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Linux | 29th April 2021 | Download Slides | Download Example Files (self-extracting archive) |
| The HPC Cluster | 6th May 2021 | Download Slides | Download Example Files (self-extracting archive) |
| Bash Scripting | 13th May 2021 | Download Slides | Download Example Files (self-extracting archive) |
| Introduction to NGS | 20th May 2021 | Download Slides | Download Example Files (self-extracting archive) |
| NGS Read Mapping | 27th May 2021 | Download Slides | Download Example Files (self-extracting archive) |
| Small Genome Assembly | 3rd June 2021 | Download Slides | Download Example Files (self-extracting archive) |
Online Resources
A range of online training resources are available which cover various aspects of bioinformatics, data analysis and computational biology.
| Provider | About | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Lynda.com | Online video courses including a range of Linux and programming modules. University of Dundee members can access these pages by logging on with your normal University credentials. |
Lynda.com homepage Learning Linux Command Line Learning Shell Scripting Become a Python Developer |
| European Bioinformatics Institute | A wide range of online training courses predominantly focusing on services provided by the EBI, but also covering various areas of bioinformatics | EBI Training Pages |
| Rosalind | A problem-solving approach to learning bioinformatics. Covers programming in Python, bioinformatics algorithms, and using existing tools. | Rosalind Homepage |
| SysMIC | SysMIC offers online training in maths and computing for the bioscience research community, including training in modelling with Matlab, statistical analysis with R and parameter fitting. Three modules are offered which each require around 5 hours of work per week for 6 months, and are charged at £1250. PhD students can apply for funding for SysMIC training through the Head of Postgraduate Studies, Prof. Carol MacKintosh | SysMIC Homepage |
Other Training Providers
Training is also available through other institutions, who have differing remits and courses available. If we don't provide appropriate courses for your needs, please let us know, but you may be able to find an appropriate course through one of these providers.
| University of Cambridge | Bioinformatics Training |
| Edinburgh Genomics | Training Courses |
