Bioinformatics Basics & Advanced Course
(Online Mode)
Offered by: Biozone Academy
Course Instructor: Dr. Dipanjan Guha
Biozone Academy proudly presents a comprehensive Bioinformatics Basics & Advanced Course, designed to equip students with both foundational understanding and advanced practical skills in bioinformatics. This online course bridges biology, computer science, and data analysis, preparing learners for research, higher studies, and industry applications.
Course Objectives
To introduce the fundamental concepts of bioinformatics and computational biology
To develop hands-on skills in biological data analysis
To train students in sequence analysis, database usage, and bioinformatics tools
To prepare learners for research projects, internships, and higher education in bioinformatics and life sciences
Course Structure
The course is divided into two levels:
Part I: Bioinformatics Basics
Eligibility
Class 11–12 (PCB/PCMB) students
Undergraduate students (Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Zoology / Botany)
Beginners with an interest in bioinformatics
Topics Covered
Introduction to Bioinformatics and its applications
Basics of molecular biology relevant to bioinformatics
Biological databases:
NCBI
GenBank
UniProt
Sequence formats and data types
DNA and protein sequence alignment (Basic concepts)
Introduction to BLAST
Phylogenetic analysis (basic overview)
Ethical issues and data management in bioinformatics
Learning Outcomes
Understand the scope and importance of bioinformatics
Navigate and retrieve data from biological databases
Perform basic sequence analysis using online tools
Part II: Bioinformatics Advanced
Eligibility
Students who have completed the Basics course
Undergraduate and postgraduate students in Life Sciences
Research aspirants
Topics Covered
Advanced sequence alignment techniques
Multiple Sequence Alignment (MSA) tools
Phylogenetic tree construction and interpretation
Protein structure prediction and visualization
Genome annotation and analysis
Transcriptomics and gene expression analysis (introductory level)
Introduction to molecular docking
Use of bioinformatics software and online servers
Case studies and real-time biological datasets
Learning Outcomes
Analyze complex biological datasets
Interpret sequence and structural data effectively
Apply bioinformatics tools in research and project work
Mode of Instruction
Fully Online (Live Interactive Sessions)
Screen sharing and real-time demonstrations
Recorded sessions (if applicable)
Doubt-clearing sessions
Certification
Certificate of Completion will be awarded by Biozone Academy
Instructor-led certification under Dr. Dipanjan Guha
Who Should Enroll
Aspiring bioinformaticians
Life science students and researchers
NEET / CSIR-NET / GATE aspirants
Anyone interested in computational biology
