Genomics and Bioinformatics

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Fueled by recent advances in technical approaches to data collection and analysis, the biological sciences have entered a new era in which vast amounts of genome-scale sequence and functional data are becoming available for a large number of species, including human. Many medical and biological studies are being carried out on an unprecedented scale. The surge of biological data changes genomics and biology into one of the major research topics in data science. Familiarity with the fields of genomics and bioinformatics, which impact society on all levels, is vital for the next generation of scientists. The course of Genomics and Bioinformatics introduces to students a broad range of subjects in this field through lectures and hands-on exercises that use fundamental principles of biochemistry, computer science, and mathematics. Students are also expected to understand G&B applications such as how genomic analysis is used to facilitate precision medicine research, and how to study biology questions from a systemic perspective. Prerequisite: co-req/pre-req (one of Stats course NEUR SHU 100 or MATH-SHU 235 or MATH-SHU 234 or BUSF-SHU 101 ) AND pre-req ( CSCI-SHU 11 ICP or CSCI-SHU 101 ICDS) Fulfillment: Core Curriculum Requirement Science, Technology and Society Courses; Biology Major Biology Electives; Data Science Major Courses for Concentration in Genomics.