1. 2011 Summer Bioinformatics Academy Jeff Hawken

2. Learning Goals Basic programming in a common Bioinformatics language Basic objectives for bioinformatics sciences and research

3. Concepts Covered Basic biology refresher – DNA/RNA production – PCR and Electrophoresis – Basic cell Structure PERL programming – Basic scripts and commands – Possible uses for programming Biolinux Systems

4. Interests and Future Goals Learn more about Perl Programming Apply basic programming to current research goals back at Doane College Further investigate the tools found in Biolinux and Jemboss.