Computational Biology Research Camp for High School Students
Linux and Biology
Overview: This camp provides basic usage of Linux commands to run bioinformatics programs. Several problems to edit files using command lines will be explored. Lunch is included in the fee. Bring your laptops. Instruction will be sent to Window users to prepare your computers before the camp. You can enjoy Linux on your computer after the camp.
DATE: March 7, 2015 TIME: 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
LOCATION: Room 1690 Bob and Betty Beyster Building, University of Michigan, 2260 Hayward Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
FEE: $50
MAIN TARGETS: high school students (young women and men) who are intereted in computer, math, biology, and medicine.
Sponsor: Women In Science and Engineering (WISE)
You will recieve email confirmation of the registration.
Goals
- Expose high school students to the emerging era of medical genomics, when all doctors must be well-acquainted with genetic discoveries, technologies, and applications.
- Support GIDAS (Genes In Diseases And Symptoms) club members for in-depth knowledge in the field.
Tentative Agenda
| 9:15 am – 9:30 am | Check in |
| 9:30 am – 10:30 am | Basics of Linux Computer, File system, Shell, Command Goal: Understand basic Linux |
| 10:30 am – 11:30 am | Practice Linux Individual challenge to solve problems using Linux comands Goal: Be able to format gene expression data using Linux |
| 11:30 am – noon | Linux Function Competition Play games to memorize Linux commands Goal: Become familiar with Linux commands |
| noon – 12:30 pm | Grab Lunch |
| 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | Shell Script Write a simple shell script and run the script Goal: Learn to run a Linux program |