BEN 345 - Bioinformatics

The deluge of DNA and protein sequence information due to genome sequencing projects hasgiven rise to bioinformatics, a burgeoning new industry. The course trains students in computer technology, to understand and interpret biological and biochemical data. We focus on database and sequence comparisons, genomics and proteomics analysis, computer simulation and modeling, utilization of software and hardware, and laboratory data collection and analysis. Prerequisites: Two BIO courses with associated labs.

(Cr: 3)