Bioinformatics Prerequisites Workshop Sept 2018

Sept. 4, 2018, 9:30 a.m. - Sept. 7, 2018, 4:30 p.m.

Organizer -

Bioinformatics Core

Contact -

UC Davis Bioinformatics Core, training.bioinformatics@ucdavis.edu

This workshop will cover the basic prerequisites required before performing bioinformatics analysis, including basic command line and high performance computing concepts, how to install software, use help, and run applications, and advanced command line (shell scripting, pipes, etc.). Also covered will be basic R programming, basic statistical concepts, and model building. There are no prerequisites for this workshop other than an interest in bioinformatics! The workshop will be on the UC Davis campus, and will run from 9:30am to 4:30pm each day and include light breakfast, lunch, and snacks. We are also offering the option to take just the Command-LIne portion (first 2 days) or the R portion (last 2 days) separately.

Tuesday	Introduction to the command line.
	Install and run some basic high throughput sequencing tools.
Wednesday	Advanced command line, shell scripting.
	Construct and run a bioinformatics pipeline.
Thursday	Introduction to the R programming language.
	Statistical concepts and model building.
Friday	R markdown and notebooks.
	Figures in R

Who should attend? … Prior workshop participants have included faculty, post docs, grad students, staff, and industry researchers.

What are the prerequisites? … There are no prerequisites other than an enthusiasm for learning bioinformatics data analysis.

What do I need to bring? … You will need to bring your own laptop to use, which should have a recent version of R and R Studio, have a recent version of Java installed, and an application that will allow you to ssh into a server (e.g. Putty for windows, or iTerm for Apple) as well as the ability to connect to the internet via wifi. Computational exercises will be performed on a remote server. We can help with setup early on in the workshop. If your department does not allow you to install software on the laptop you’ll be bringing, please contact us ahead of time.

Can I bring my own data? … We will provide all experimental datasets for use during the workshop, as this helps to keep the workshop moving.

How much does it cost? … The registration fee for the entire workshop is $600 for UC and UC affiliates, $900 for other academic or non-profit participants and $1,200 for other participants. For taking just the Command-Line portion OR just the R portion, the fee is $400 for UC and UC affiliates, $550 for other academic or non-profit participants and $700 for other participants. We accept credit cards, as well as UC Davis recharge accounts, for payment. Registration fees include light breakfast, lunch, and snacks, but do not include dinner, lodging or parking fees.

Where is the workshop? … It will be held on the UC Davis campus and will run from 9:30am to 4:30pm on the dates indicated. The specific location will be provided at a later date.

How do I apply? … All registration is “first-come, first-served”. There is no application process. So, sign up as soon as possible to ensure your place in the workshop.

Where can I find more information, including your policies? ... Go to our website (bioinformatics.ucdavis.edu/training/) and check out our FAQ and Policies.

Questions?