Genome Uncovered
- 20 hours ago
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Genome Uncovered is an application I created to teach high school students about bioinformatics, a subject at the intersection of biology and computer science. It was created as a puzzle solving game, using Python code as the game mechanic. Knowing how to code in Python is not required to play the game, instead critical thinking and reading the instructions are necessary to triumph through the 6 levels. That being said, by playing through Genome Uncovered, you may develop a desire to learn to code and learn more about biology and genetics.
Although it was created to used by biology/computer science teachers to teach their students about this field of biology not commonly taught in school, I am making it available online so anyone can use it. The source code used for the application can be found on GitHub: https://github.com/NeuroDude64/GenomeUncovered, and the game can be downloaded here: https://www.codersjournal.com/genome-uncovered. If you are a teacher, please use this program to teach your students about bioinformatics, and if you are a student, show this application to your teachers. If you are a developer, feel free to improve upon my application, the more people that can use the application the better.
If you are a teacher, this application can be used as a homework assignment or a full lesson without much lesson planning. Below you can find instructions for teaching biology concepts using this application.
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