DIGITAL HEALTH AND BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to how computing and technology can be applied to human health and biological systems in an interdisciplinary setting. In the lecture component of the course, students will learn to discern between computing specializations such bioinformatics and health informatics. The course will explore the application of computing to health, life sciences, and agriculture in both current and historical contexts, and how these applications impact society. Topics covered include bioinformatics, health informatics, user experience and design, data security and privacy, and more. The lab component will focus on exposure to computational thinking, programming, and web based, open source, no cost tools that allow students hands on access to this discipline. (Cross-listed with BIOI 1000 ).