CMDB Quantitative Biology Bootcamp 2026

Logistics

Prep Work: zero-to-python

• Syllabus
• Four day intensive bootcamp to introduce students to fundamentals in quantitative and computational biology
• NO other classes, meetings, lab work, lab meetings, etc.
• In person, UTL 289
• Please arrive by 8:30am ET
• Lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided
  
  

Schedule

All times in ET

Resources for each day (links for assignment, any relevant recordings or slides, etc.) will be linked in the schedule below

Time	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
9:00 - 10:00	Welcome	Python file IO	Git Setup	R - base
10:00 - 11:00	Laptop orientation	Python dictionaries	Git Practice	R - tidyverse
11:00 - 12:00	Python datatypes & functions	Assignment	Catch Up	Assignment
12:00 - 1:00	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch
1:00 - 2:00	Python conditionals, strings, & lists	Assignment cont.	Mini project	Assigment cont.
2:00 - 3:00	Python loops	Unix	Mini project cont.	R - ggplot2
3:00 - 4:00	Assignment	Python scripts	Small group review	Assignment
4:00 - 5:00	Assignment cont.	Assignment	Small group review	Finished!