Workshop details

OriGene Biosolutions is a premier life science research and training organization dedicated to advancing bioinformatics and data analysis. Tailored solutions for your bioinformatics needs.

3-Day Workshop on Linux and Shell Scripting for Bioinformatics

About the Workshop


Gain essential skills in Linux command line and shell scripting to automate bioinformatics workflows and manage large datasets efficiently.

Who Can Join


Beginners in bioinformatics, life science researchers, and students aiming to use Linux tools.

Prerequisites


Basic computer skills; no prior Linux experience required.

Day 1: Linux Basics and Command Line Navigation
  • Introduction to Linux OS and terminal
  • File system hierarchy and basic commands (ls, cd, cp, mv, rm)
  • File permissions and management
Day 2: Shell Scripting Fundamentals
  • Writing and executing shell scripts
  • Variables, conditionals, loops, and functions in bash
  • Text processing with grep, awk, sed
Day 3: Practical Bioinformatics Workflow Automation
  • Combining commands with pipes and redirection
  • Batch processing of sequence files (FASTA, FASTQ)
  • Scheduling jobs with cron