Learn essential reproducibility skills for cancer informatics. Master project organization, version control, and documentation techniques.
Learn essential reproducibility skills for cancer informatics. Master project organization, version control, and documentation techniques.
This course introduces reproducibility concepts in cancer informatics. Learn project organization, GitHub usage, package management, and documentation to create more reliable and replicable data analyses.
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What you'll learn
Understand the concept and importance of reproducibility in cancer informatics
Implement effective project organization strategies for data analysis
Use notebooks and integrated development environments to enhance reproducibility
Make projects open source using GitHub
Manage package versions effectively in R and Python projects
Write durable code that enhances project reproducibility
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8 quizzes
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There are 8 modules in this course
This course provides an introduction to reproducibility concepts and tools in cancer informatics. It begins with defining reproducibility and its importance in scientific research. The curriculum covers project organization strategies, use of notebooks and integrated development environments, and making projects open source with GitHub. Students learn about package version management, writing durable code, and the importance of code review in creating reproducible analyses. The course emphasizes practical skills with hands-on exercises, allowing students to apply reproducibility concepts to their existing analysis scripts and projects. It concludes with techniques for effectively documenting analyses to enhance reproducibility.
Introduction to this Course
Module 1 · 0 Hours to complete
Organizing your project
Module 2 · 25 Minutes to complete
Using notebooks
Module 3 · 52 Minutes to complete
Making your project open source with GitHub
Module 4 · 25 Minutes to complete
Managing package versions
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
Writing durable code
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
Code review
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
Documenting analysis
Module 8 · 35 Minutes to complete
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Instructor
Pioneering Accessible Genomic Data Science Education
Candace Savonen has established herself as a dedicated educator and innovator in genomic data science, focusing on making complex bioinformatics tools and concepts accessible to diverse audiences. Her work centers on developing comprehensive educational materials that emphasize reproducibility and scalable teaching methods in bioinformatics and cancer genomics. As a key contributor to various educational initiatives, she has been instrumental in creating and delivering bioinformatics education materials specifically tailored for cancer genomics research. Her approach combines practical application with theoretical understanding, ensuring that learners can effectively apply genomic tools to their specific areas of expertise. Through her involvement in developing online learning modules and educational resources, she has demonstrated a commitment to breaking down barriers in genomic data science education, making these essential tools and knowledge more attainable for researchers and practitioners across different fields. Her teaching methodology emphasizes the importance of reproducible research practices and sustainable approaches to data analysis, contributing significantly to the democratization of genomic data science education.
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