Course description
Nature, in Code: Biology in JavaScript
If you are interested in learning programming, but find pure programming courses not very exciting, this course is for you.
Instead of just learning programming principles outside of any context, you will learn JavaScript programming by implementing key biological concepts in code so they can run in your browser.
If you know a little (or a lot of) programming already, but want to learn more about the rules that govern life without having to pick up a traditional academic textbook, this course will also be of interest to you. You will learn some key ideas that form the basis of modern biology, from population genetics to evolutionary biology to infectious disease spread.
No prior programming knowledge needed.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
Prerequisites:
- Basic mathematics concepts
- Basic biological concepts
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you'll learn
- Basic JavaScript programming
- Key biological concepts that govern life
- How to programmatically implement an idea or concept
- How implementing an idea or concept in code is an efficient way to fully understand it
Training Course Content
- Introduction
- The Genes, They Are a-Changin’
- Genetic Drift: The Power of Chance
- Mutation: The Power of Mistakes
- Migration: Spatial Models
- Natural Selection: The Best Idea Anyone’s Ever Had
- Epidemics: The Spread of Infectious Diseases
Course delivery details
This course is offered through Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne, a partner institute of EdX.
3-4 hours per week
Expenses
- Verified Track -$49
- Audit Track - Free