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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 Grade of C or better in each of the following: BIOL 196 , BIOL 197 , CHEM 121 ,CHEM 122  ,ENG 101 , ENG 102  , and MATH 127  or higher and at least one 300-level or 400-level BIOL class; or by consent of the instructor.