Developing an online programme in computational biology
Open Access
- 15 September 2012
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Briefings in Bioinformatics
- Vol. 14 (6), 775-783
- https://doi.org/10.1093/bib/bbs059
Abstract
Much has been written about the need for continuing education and training to enable life scientists and computer scientists to manage and exploit the different types of biological data now becoming available. Here we describe the development of an online programme that combines short training courses, so that those who require an educational programme can progress to complete a formal qualification. Although this flexible approach fits the needs of course participants, it does not fit easily within the organizational structures of a campus-based university.Keywords
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