BIOL 424 - Bioinformatics

Units: 3
Introduction to Molecular Bioinformatics. This course will introduce computational analysis of DNA sequences from genes to genomes, gene expression, phylogenetics, protein structure and function. Lecture Units: 1; Lab Units: 2

Prerequisites: BIOL 310 with a grade of C- or better.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall ONLY

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Identify, access, and use relevant databases and data servers;
Apply bioinformatics tools to answer biological questions of interest;
Interpret computational data and display the obtained information in appropriate formats.