BIOL 79049 - Computational Molecular Biology

An introduction to bioinformatics theories and practices. Topics include database searching, sequence alignment, molecular phylogenetics, structure predication, and microarray analysis. The course is held in a UNIX-based instructional lab specifically configured for bioinformatics applications. Each session consists of instruction on bioinformatics theories and hands-on exercises. 
 
This course is designed for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students. Prior experiences in the UNIX Operating System and at least one programming language are required.

prereq: CSCL132 (Practical Unix and Perl Programming) and BIOL 300 (Biochemistry), or permission by the instructor.
spring only