Data Analysis for Genomics
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This HarvardX professional certificate program gives learners the necessary skills and knowledge to tackle real-world data analysis challenges.
2-4 hours per week
What You'll Learn
Advances in genomics have triggered fundamental changes in medicine and research. Genomic datasets are driving the next generation of discovery and treatment, and this series will enable you to analyze and interpret data generated by modern genomics technology.
Using open-source software, including R and Bioconductor, you will acquire skills to analyze and interpret genomic data. These courses are perfect for those who seek advanced training in high-throughput technology data. Problem sets will require coding in the R language to ensure mastery of key concepts. In the final course, you’ll investigate data analysis for several experimental protocols in genomics.
Enroll now to unlock the wealth of opportunities in modern genomics.
The course will be delivered via edX and connect learners around the world. After completing this series, you will understand how to:
- Bridge diverse genomic assay and annotation structures to data analysis and research presentations via innovative approaches to computing
- Use advanced techniques to analyze genomic data.
- Structure, annotate, normalize, and interpret genome-scale assays.
- Analyze data from several experimental protocols, using open-source software, including R and Bioconductor.
Courses in this Program
2–4 hours per week, for 4 weeks
The structure, annotation, normalization, and interpretation of genome scale assays.
2–4 hours per week, for 5 weeks
Perform RNA-Seq, ChIP-Seq, and DNA methylation data analyses, using open source software, including R and Bioconductor.
2–4 hours per week, for 4 weeks
Learn advanced approaches to genomic visualization, reproducible analysis, data architecture, and exploration of cloud-scale consortium-generated genomic data.
Your Instructor
Michael Love
Assistant Professor, Departments of Biostatistics and Genetics at UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
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Job Outlook
- R is listed as a required skill in 64% of data science job postings and was Glassdoor’s Best Job in America in 2016 and 2017. (source: Glassdoor)
- Companies are leveraging the power of data analysis to drive innovation. Google data analysts use R to track trends in ad pricing and illuminate patterns in search data. Pfizer created customized packages for R so scientists can manipulate their own data.
- 32% of full-time data scientists started learning machine learning or data science through a MOOC, while 27% were self-taught. (source: Kaggle, 2017)
- Data Scientists are few in number and high in demand. (source: TechRepublic)
Ways to take this program
When you enroll in this program, you will register for a Verified Certificate for all 3 courses in the Professional Certificate Series.
Alternatively, learners can Audit the individual course for free and have access to select course material, activities, tests, and forums. Please note that Auditing the courses does not offer course or program certificates for learners who earn a passing grade.