The primary objective of the Introduction to Bioinformatics Algorithms virtual lab is to enable students to understand, implement, and apply fundamental algorithms used in the field of bioinformatics. This lab aims to:

• Provide a conceptual and practical understanding of key bioinformatics algorithms.
• Bridge the gap between theoretical learning and real-world application in biological data analysis.
• Offer hands-on experience with computational tools and methods used in bioinformatics and computational biology.
• Support interdisciplinary learning for students from biology, biotechnology, computer science, and related domains.
• Develop problem-solving and algorithmic thinking skills through interactive, simulation-based experiments.
• Encourage self-paced, tutor-independent learning using real biological datasets.
• This lab empowers learners to approach biological problems with computational methods, preparing them for advanced research and interdisciplinary applications in the life sciences.