Writing Python Programs to Map Alleles Related to Genetic Disease

Autor/inn/en	Allbee, Quinn; Barber, Robert
Titel	Writing Python Programs to Map Alleles Related to Genetic Disease
Quelle	In: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 49 (2021) 5, S.677-678 (2 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Barber, Robert)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1470-8175
DOI	10.1002/bmb.21528
Schlagwörter	Genetics; Science Instruction; Programming Languages; Biology; Experiential Learning; Diseases; Problem Solving; Teaching Methods; Molecular Structure; Distance Education; Computer Science Education + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Humangenetik; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Biologie; Experiental learning; Erfahrungsorientiertes Lernen; Disease; Krankheit; Problemlösen; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Computer science lessons; Informatikunterricht
Abstract	Biology is a data-driven discipline facilitated greatly by computer programming skills. This article describes an introductory experiential programming activity that can be integrated into distance learning environments. Students are asked to develop their own Python programs to identify the nature of alleles linked to disease. This activity effectively engages students in a problem solving exercise that provides an opportunity for application of basic programming skills as well as understanding eukaryotic gene structure. We provide sets of mapped alleles for two well-known genes, CFTR and HFE, as well as a suite of relevant Python programs to achieve these outcomes or allow subsequent exercise modifications. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01