INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS

Undergraduate

This course is an introduction to bioinformatics, with a focus on a practical guide to the analysis of data on genes and proteins. It familiarizes students with the tools and principles of contemporary bioinformatics. Students acquire a working knowledge of a variety of publicly available data and computational tools important in bioinformatics, and a grasp of the underlying principles enabling them to evaluate and use novel techniques as they arise in the future. Cross-listed with Biology 3220. Cross-level listed with VPM 8850 and Human Biology 8850. PREREQUISITE: CS 2920 or BIO 2230 or permission of instructor. If taken as VPM 8850 or HB 8850 – Admission to the graduate program and permission of the instructor. Three lecture hours and a one-hour laboratory session per week Note: No student can be awarded more than one course credit among HB 8850, VPM 8850, CS 3220 and BIO 3220.