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BIOL 416 - Bioinformatics



This class covers basic principles in bioinformatics, as well as Perl programming, algorithms, databases, and use of many bioinformatics resources. In class “laboratory” exercises reinforce these topics with hands-on activities and individual/group learning exercises. The class emphasizes a conceptual and practical understanding of bioinformatics applied to biological systems at the molecular, cellular, and organismal level.

Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in the following: BIOL 190A  and BIOL 190L  (formerly BIOL 196), BIOL 191A  and BIOL 191L  (formerly BIOL 197), CHEM 121A  and CHEM 121L CHEM 122A  and CHEM 122L  ENG 102  or ENG 114  or HON 100 , and MATH 127  or 128  or 181 , and at least one 300-level or 400-level BIOL class, or by consent of the instructor. The maximum number of attempts for  BIOL 416 is three, including earned grades, withdrawals and audits.