Linux for Bioinformatics: 101 → Intermediate, 1 Day course in Baltimore, MD

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Duration: 1 Full Day (8 Hours)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, Snacks and beverages will be provided during the session

This course provides a practical introduction to Linux for students and professionals working with biological data. Participants learn how to navigate the Linux environment, open and manage biological files, run command-line tools, write simple scripts for automation, and operate on remote HPC systems. The training uses real datasets and simple workflows to build confidence in command-line bioinformatics. No programming experience is required, and all concepts are taught in clear, beginner-friendly language.

By the end of this course, you will:

• Understand the Linux environment and command-line workflow
• Navigate directories and manage biological data files
• Use essential Linux commands for bioinformatics
• Run commonly used bioinformatics tools
• Interpret important biological file formats
• Write simple shell scripts for automation
• Work confidently on HPC or server-based systems
• Apply Linux skills to real bioinformatics tasks

Target Audience:

• Understand the Linux environment and command-line workflow
• Navigate directories and manage biological data files
• Use essential Linux commands for bioinformatics
• Run commonly used bioinformatics tools
• Interpret important biological file formats
• Write simple shell scripts for automation
• Work confidently on HPC or server-based systems
• Apply Linux skills to real bioinformatics tasks

Why is it the Right Fit for You?

This course builds the essential Linux skills needed for bioinformatics work, even for complete beginners. Participants get real practice with biological files, common tools, and hands-on workflows, ensuring they can apply the skills immediately.

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Want your entire lab or research team to work efficiently on Linux?
We also offer customized in-house training designed for universities, hospitals, research labs, and biotech companies. The content can be aligned to your datasets, workflow requirements, and team skill level for consistent and practical command-line proficiency.

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Info:

• Introduction to Linux and its use in bioinformatics

• Understanding the file system and directory structure

• Basic file handling and navigation

• Icebreaker Activity

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• Opening and interpreting FASTA and FASTQ files

• Searching biological patterns in datasets

• Editing and organizing sequence files

• Activity

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• Installing common bioinformatics tools

• Running analyses using command-line tools

• Understanding file formats like FASTA, FASTQ, SAM, BAM

• Role Play

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• Writing simple shell scripts for automation

• Using variables, loops, and logic in scripts

• Applying scripts to bioinformatics workflows

• Case Study

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• Connecting to remote servers and cluster environments

• Submitting jobs using schedulers

• Monitoring job outputs and logs

• Simulation

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• Organizing bioinformatics project directories

• Running small data analyses with installed tools

• Processing sequence data through simple workflows

• Group Brainstorm Activity

Info:

• Executing a full beginner-friendly sequence analysis

• Running scripts on sample datasets

• Interpreting results from multiple command-line tools

• Action Plan Review

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