Computational Tools and Strategies in Biomed Sciences

Catalog description

This is a survey course of modern high-throughput experimental approaches and computational tools used currently in cell and molecular biology, microbiology, and ecology. Students will gain knowledge of the most widely used experimental techniques and will obtain hands on laboratory-type computational experience with key software and strategies. Covered topics include genomics, gene expression profiling, phylogenetic analysis, next-generation sequencing, and biological pathway analysis. Prerequisite(s): Graduate level BMB 7500 Minimum Grade of C