A Modular Course on Shell Scripting for Life Science Scientists and Students

Background:

A Linux user who uses Linux commands extensively on a day-to-day basis can build simple tools using Shell Scripting to solve his regular mundane problems. These tools can not only make it easy to perform various activities, it will also save a lot of time!

Participants:

This course is intended for those working in areas of cell and molecular biology or related life science areas or bioinformatics or biostatistics, in academia and industry, and work extensively on Linux commands.

Prerequisites:
Knowledge of Linux commands and concepts.

Course Outline:

The course covers: 

• I/O Redirection in detail
• The Environment
• Introduction to Shell Programming
• First Steps in Shell Programming
• Shell Control Structures
• Loop Control in Shell
• Trapping Signals
• Functions

Equal importance is given to lab sessions. The classes will be conducted in IBAB premises from 22 December to 24 December 2008. The class timings are 9.30 am to 5.30 pm.

Fees:

Type of participants	Fees
Academic professionals (researchers/teachers)	Rs. 1,800/-
Industrial professionals	Rs. 3,240/-
Students	Rs. 1,260/-