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  • Bioinformatics
  • Computational Biology
  • Life Sciences Education

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  • High-throughput sequencing generates vast biological data, necessitating interdisciplinary skills.
  • Bioinformatics professionals often require expertise in both life sciences and computer science.
  • Training life science students in computational skills is crucial for modern biological research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe an effective strategy for teaching programming to life science students.
  • To assess the impact of a programming course on students' bioinformatics and computational skills.
  • To provide a model for implementing introductory bioinformatics training in life science curricula.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a curriculum integrating basic algorithms, biological problem abstraction, and Python scripting.
  • Employed programming exercises and a final presentation for evaluation.
  • Collected student feedback via an assessment questionnaire.

Main Results:

  • Students reported significant improvements in programming and bioinformatics skills.
  • The adopted teaching methods and evaluation strategies were well-received by students.
  • The course demonstrated positive learning outcomes and student satisfaction.

Conclusions:

  • The implemented teaching strategy effectively enhanced life science students' computational abilities.
  • The course design and evaluation methods are suitable for replication in other institutions.
  • This approach contributes to training bioinformaticians with essential hybrid skills in computation and biology.