# BioMonth 2022 ###### tags: `bioinformatics` > This is the common "notebook" for the "BioMonth" organised in March 2021 at CSC -IT center for Science. [Course page in e-Lena platform](https://e-learn.csc.fi/course/view.php?id=84) > :::danger This is the place to ask questions about the workshop content! We use the Zoom chat only for posting links, reporting Zoom problems and such. ::: :::info :bulb: **Hint:** HackMD is great for sharing information in this kind of courses, as the code formatting is nice & easy with MarkDown! Just add 3 ticks (``` ` ```) for the``` code blocks ```. Otherwise, it's like a Google doc: it allows simultaneous editing. ::: [ToC] ## Code of conduct We strive to follow the [Code of Conduct developed by The Carpentries organisation](https://docs.carpentries.org/topic_folders/policies/code-of-conduct.html) to foster a welcoming environment for everyone. In short: - Use welcoming and inclusive language - Be respectful of different viewpoints and experiences - Gracefully accept constructive criticism - Focus on what is best for the community - Show courtesy and respect towards other community members --- ## TO DO before the course - Please make sure you have accepted the terms of use for Puhti and Allas in my.csc.fi for the course project (2002389, "BioMonth Puhti Allas")!  - Check & test that you have a functional terminal connection (https://docs.csc.fi/computing/connecting/, graphical connection not needed)  - Login to e-Lena course page (https://e-learn.csc.fi/course/view.php?id=57) and self-register to the course (registration key was sent to you via e-mail) - Check the Zoom instructions below ## Zoom instructions - Link to the zoom room was sent to you via e-mail - Please arrive 5-10 minutes before to test your microphone setup. - During the course, please remember to always mute your microphone when you are not speaking. - Please use a headset in order to avoid echo (a simple phone headset is just fine). - You can find all the controls (mic, video, chat, screen sharing) at the bottom of the Zoom window (when you bring your mouse there). - You can use the chat box for questions and comments, but please make sure you reply to "all panelists and participants" instead of just "all panelists", which is often the default. - If you have a spoken question/comment, please use the "raise hand" button: we will then give the floor (and microphone rights) to you. - Note: for questions and answers about the course topics, we will be using this living document ## :memo: Q & A You can type your questions here. We will answer them, and this document will store the answers for you for later use! :rocket: ### General and practical matters - [x] **Q1: I have difficulty pasting my questions into HackMD. Do you have some instructions on how to write here?** - A: Can you see these three icons on top left corner, next to HackMD text? There’s pencil, this side-by-side symbol, and an eye. In eye view, you can’t edit, you are just viewing. The other two reveal the markdown (MD) version of the page, which you can edit. I find it easiest to edit with the side-by-side view. :::info :bulb: **Hint:** You can also apply styling from the toolbar at the top :arrow_upper_left: of the editing area.![](https://i.imgur.com/Cnle9f9.png) ::: - [x] **Q2: I cannot access most of the slides from the course page. These are marked with an earth logo.** - A: Try to use the arrow keys or space bar to switch the slide! - [x] **Q3: Slides available after the course?** - A: Yes, you can access e-lena after the course as well! You can download the slides from there (right click and save), and the exercises (and slides, in one format) are available in github: https://github.com/CSCfi/csc-env-eff You can also convert the html slides to pdf by adding '?print-pdf' at the end of html file like this : https://a3s.fi/CSC_training/03_disk_areas.html?print-pdf and then type: control/cmd+p (on mac, cmd+p works) - [x] **Q4: Course certificate?** - A: Sure, these will be e-mailed to you after the course! :::info :bulb: **Hint:** You can also apply styling from the toolbar at the top :arrow_upper_left: of the editing area. ![](https://i.imgur.com/Cnle9f9.png) ::: > Drag-n-drop image from your file system to the editor to paste it!