Exploring Bioinformatics: A Project-Based Approach, Second Edition
is an introductory course in bioinformatics at the undergraduate level.
Through hands-on projects, students are introduced to current biological
problems and then explore and develop bioinformatic solutions to these
issues. Each chapter presents a key problem, provides basic biological
concepts, introduces computational techniques to address the problem,
and guides students through the use of existing web-based tools and
software solutions. This progression prepares students to tackle the On-
Your-Own Project, where they develop their own software solutions. Topics
such as antibiotic resistance, genetic disease, and genome sequencing
provide context and relevance to capture student interest. With a focus on
developing students’ problem-solving skills.