BIOL 255 - Introduction to Bioinformatics

Credit(s): 3
3 hours lecture, 3 hours contact
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 160, BIOL 160A, BIOL 161, BIOL 161A, MATH 116 or higher.
This course introduces students to bioinformatics, including the knowledge and practical skills in analyzing biological sequences (DNA, RNA, and protein) and application of commonly used methods. Students will complete interactive bioinformatic labs to gain hands-on experience with contemporary concepts in bioinformatics in molecular biology, medical genetics, cell biology, and neuroscience.