Intorduction to Vector NTI Advance 10 Workshop

Workshop Scope

This workshop provides an overview of major applications in the Vector NTI Advance 10 Suite, as well as the main features and functions. The hands-on exercises are designed to help first-time users get started with the software.

Major Topics Covered

• Molecule visualization, format, and display layout
• Molecular graphical display setup and export to Microsoft Office
• Open reading frame search, translation and reverse translation
• Creating new molecules and import DNA or protein molecules from NCBI GenBank
• Designing PCR primers
• Performing Restriction Digest Analyses
• Using AlignX to perform multiple sequence alignments
• Using Contig Express to assemble sequenced DNA molecules

Prerequisite: Download and installation of free Vector NTI Advance 10 following these instructions.

Schedule & Location

This workshop is offered monthly during each academic semester. Unless otherwise noted, workshops are held in the computer classroom, located on the second level of the library. The schedule for the current semester is as follows:

Workshop Registration

Though not required, workshop registration will secure your seat when the number of attendees exceeds the computer room seating capacity.

Workshop Evaluation

Please take this short and annonymous evaluation after completing the workshop. Your input will help us in planning future workshops.

Workshop slides and other materials

1. Introduction to Vector NTI Advance 10 lecture slides
2. Vector NTI 10 download and installation instructions
3. Vector NTI 10 QuickStart User Guide
4. Vector NTI 10 User Manual