BIOINFORMATICS

Catalog description

Prerequisites: BIO 211, BIO 213, CHE 112/114. Introduction to bioinformatics concepts and techniques. Bioinformatic applications in academic, biotechnological, clinical and pharmaceutical settings for analyzing individual DNA and protein sequences. Hands-on in-class bioinformatics exercises and activities in a form of bioinformatic laboratory. No formal computer programming training or high-level mathematical skills required. Offered occasionally.