precourse_preparations.qmd

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title: "Pre-course preparations"
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## Required competences

Participants should already have a basic knowledge in Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) techniques, or have already followed the course [NGS - Quality control, Alignment, Visualisation](https://sib-swiss.github.io/NGS-introduction-training/2021.11/). Knowledge in RNA sequencing is a plus. A basic knowledge of the Python programming language is required. Test your Python skills with the quiz [here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3vvhtHoY0AeFk1ZJ3CBgQdRtCRf3JNNMfWxMaxYVsfljpcA/viewform), before registering.

## Software

Attendees should have a Wi-Fi enabled computer. An **online Python and Jupyter Notebook environment** will be provided. However, in case you wish to perform the practical exercises on your own computer, please take a moment to install the following before the course:

- Python version >= 3.8 installed through [Anaconda](https://docs.anaconda.com/free/anaconda/).
- [Jupyter Notebook](https://docs.jupyter.org/en/latest/install/notebook-classic.html) or the [Anaconda Navigator](https://docs.anaconda.com/free/navigator/index.html)
- The Python packages necessary for the course. Find the script to install them [here](https://github.com/sib-swiss/single-cell-python-training/install_packages.py).