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Academic Year 2003/2004


Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics
BIOL 350 SP

Crosslistings:
BIOL 550
COMP 350
COMP 550
MB&B 350
MB&B 550

The exciting new fields of genomics and bioinformatics are bringing together the complementary disciplines of biology and computer science. With the sequencing of the human genome and the genomes of several model organisms, the door has opened to using new computational and modeling approaches to understanding genome function in organisms.

This focused-inquiry course will interweave the discussion of biological and informatic topics focusing on computational issues and tools used in the interdisciplinary fields. Possible topics include the application of alignment algorithms to the analysis of genomic sequences, cluster analysis of micro-arrays of gene expression, and the prediction of RNA secondary structures using dynamic programming methods.

MAJOR READINGS

Papers from the current literature

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Several computer-based mini-projects with write-ups.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: BIOL201 OR MB&B201OR COMP212 OR MB&B225 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004


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