Biological Databases

4 credits

This course provides an introduction to the features of biological data, how those data are organized efficiently in databases, and how existing data resources can be utilized to solve a variety of biological problems. Object oriented databases, data modeling and description. Survey of current biological database with respect to above, implementation of a database on a biological topic. Students may receive credit for one of the following: CSE 182, BENG 182, or BIMM 182. Prerequisites: CSE 100 or CSE 100R; restricted to BE28, BI34, CH37, and CS27 majors.