BIO 459/459L - Bioinformatics (3/2)

A survey, comparison, and evaluation of computational techniques and software applications currently used to store, organize, manipulate, and explore biological information. Students learn how to retrieve, compare, and analyze nucleic acid sequences, amino acid sequences, and protein structures. Some of the topics covered are: overview of biological databases and other online resources; sequence-based analysis of genes and proteins; sequence alignments; phylogenetic reconstruction; protein 3D structure alignment; structural classification of proteins; prediction of protein structure and function. This is a hands-on course focused on developing practical bioinformatics skills.

Prerequisite(s): BIO 303 or CHM 329 or permission of instructor.
Component(s): Class meets three times a week for I-hour lecture followed by 2-hours computer lab.
When Offered: W
Faculty: Arensburger.