Bioinformatics

Catalog description

This course introduces bioinformatics, integrating biology, computer science, and statistics to analyze genomic and molecular data. Students will learn about basic bioinformatics tools and databases, write code for genome assembly, differential gene expression analysis, and trace evolutionary patterns across genes from different species. The course emphasizes hands-on experience with industry-standard bioinformatics tools and databases, preparing students for research and careers in computational biology and genomics.