FASTQ files are generated by high throughput sequencers and contain base call and quality information for sequence reads from a prepared DNA library. Understanding their structure and being able to extract pertinent information is a key first step to analyzing genomic data. This lesson explains the structure of FASTQ files and provides instruction on basic commands to help you manipulate the files for your needs.
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Linda Rutledge
Adjunct Professor, Environmental & Life Sciences Graduate Program, Trent University
About the instructor
When I first started analysing genetic data, I was thankful that I had the support of fellow students and a really helpful post-doc nearby. It simply made learning more complex bioinformatics that much easier. But I wish I had an online source for information all in one place. As an educator, I have developed these interactive online lessons to help students learn and remember biological concepts.
I am passionate about science and education, and I believe the effective transfer of knowledge is a key part of the scientific process. I've taught several traditional and online university biology courses, but I really wanted a more accessible, interactive, and mobile framework for learning. With that in mind, I am currently developing fully-responsive online courses that include computing for biologists, bioinformatics, and other concepts in biology.
You can find out more about me at www.lindarutledge.ca