Genomics Essentials Fall 2025
Genomics Essentials: Fall 2025
Objective:
To equip researchers with practical, time-saving skills for computational biology and HPC that are often skipped in traditional coursework. Genomics Essentials is a weekly mini-workshop series focused on core topics like shell scripting, workflow automation, version control, and reproducible documentation. Whether you're just starting or looking to sharpen your skills, this series offers actionable, 30-minute sessions designed for efficiency. No fluff, just the essentials.
Details:
- Start Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
- Time: 10:00 AM Eastern Time
- Frequency: Weekly
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Location: Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
- Registration: Register for each session using the links below
- Target Audience: Purdue researchers, graduate students, and anyone working with life sciences data
Genomics Essentials – Fall 2025 Schedule
| Date | Week | Topic | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9 | Week 1 | Genomics Essentials: Shell tips for biologists | Register |
| Sep 16 | Week 2 | Genomics Essentials: Organizing your project | Register |
| Sep 23 | Week 3 | Genomics Essentials: Data transfers made easy | Register |
| Sep 30 | Week 4 | Genomics Essentials: Installing programs with Conda & Mamba | Register |
| Oct 7 | Week 5 | Genomics Essentials: VSCode remote setup | Register |
| Oct 14 | — | No session (Fall Break) | — |
| Oct 21 | Week 6 | Genomics Essentials: GitHub for reproducible projects | Register |
| Oct 28 | — | No session | — |
| Nov 4 | Week 8 | Genomics Essentials: Using Open OnDemand (OOD) | Register |
| Nov 11 | Week 9 | Genomics Essentials: Installing programs with Apptainer/Singularity | Register |
| Nov 18 | Week 10 | Genomics Essentials: Writing & submitting SLURM jobs | Register |
| Nov 25 | Week 11 | Genomics Essentials: Debugging common HPC errors | Register |
| Dec 2 | Week 12 | Genomics Essentials: Documenting projects with RMarkdown | Register |
| Dec 9 | Week 13 | Genomics Essentials: Year-end productivity toolkit | Register |
Note: Registration is required for each session. Links will be updated weekly if not available yet.
FAQs
- Do I need to register for each session?
Yes. Please register individually using the links in the schedule above. - Will sessions be recorded?
We will make an effort to record and share sessions when possible. - Is prior experience with HPC or scripting required?
No prior experience is needed for Basic sessions. Intermediate and Advanced sessions may assume some familiarity with the command line, but we’ll provide context and examples. - Can I ask questions during the session?
Time for Q&A is limited, but follow-up questions are welcome via email or the Purdue RCD Discord server. - Will troubleshooting be provided during the session?
No. To stay on schedule, the instructor won’t troubleshoot individual issues live. Support is available after the session through regular RCAC help channels. - Where can I find the materials?
Slides will be posted on this page. Additional resources will be shared via the Purdue RCD Discord server.
Feedback
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