How to use this manual

This manual can be read on a computer, tablet or phone. When on a computer, the table of contents (side bar) can be toggled in and out by typing “s”. The arrow keys can be used to move to later or earlier chapters.

Figures in the manual can be enlarged by clicking on an image of interest. You can use your track pad to zoom in further if necessary. To continue reading, reduce the image back to its original size by clicking on the image again.

Throughout this tutorial, you will come across footnotes. When you click on the link to a footnote, you will be taken to the end of the chapter. To continue reading where you left off, click the return arrow at the end of the footnote.

For students at Cal State University, East Bay, “Test your understanding” (TYU) and “For Discussion” headings are clickable and take you to a corresponding “Google quiz” in a new tab. To submit your answers you will need your netID. Moreover, I will only accept answers submitted from your horizon email account. It is your responsibility to make sure you are logged into your horizon email account before you get started. After you submit you can check your accuracy. It is best to get the answers correct before moving on. TYU questions are designed to assess if you understand how to navigate through the genome AND understand what you are seeing. With this in mind, you can submit each quiz multiple times. I will be available during the activity section to answer any questions you might have.

If you spot errors or typos in this manual, please let me know. Thanks!