Bioinformatics: Through the Lens of COVID-19 (HS)

In this lesson, the concept, technique and algorithm of bioinformatics will be introduced
through a case study of COVID-19, which includes setting up a Linux operating system, downloading data and installing software in Linux commands, assembling SARS-Cov-2 genome.

objectives

After these lessons, the participants are supposed to
• Understand the concept and significance of bioinformatics
• Have a basic understanding of Linux operating system
• Have a basic understating of Linux commands
• Understand de novo genome assembly

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Topic(s)

Biology and Computer Science

type

High school lesson

9-12

Grade(s):

time needed

Three to five 50-minute class periods

author

Lu Liu, Jessi Kjemhus

national next gen standards

• HS-LS3-1 Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits. Ask questions to clarify relationships about the role of DNA and chromosomes in coding the instructions for characteristic traits passed from parents to offspring.
• HS-LS3-2 Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits. Make and defend a claim based on evidence that inheritable genetic variations may result from (1) new genetic combinations through meiosis, (2) viable errors occurring during replication, and/or (3) mutations caused by environmental factors.

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