Computational Bioinformatics (Cross-listed as COMP 452)

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Four hours lecture in the lab per week Prerequisite(s): MATH 201 or MATH 202 / PSY 202 or MATH 300 or MATH 352 Basic computational models used in molecular biology will be introduced. Topics include algorithms for string alignments, dynamic programming, structural superposition algorithms, computing with differential information, 3D motifs, Hidden Markov Models, phylogenetic trees, statistical/information techniques for pattern recognition, and genetic algorithms. Some computer programming experience is required.