BIOT 1300 - Introduction to Bioinformatics

The course will focus on the science of DNA sequencing and databases assembly, leading to the extrapolation of protein structures through in silico modeling.  Some discussion of the sequencing technology, hardware, software and programming languages are integrated into the course, so that students will appreciate the impact of the recent technical and technological advances propelling this discipline.  Furthermore, the practice of artificial intelligence and machine learning will be critical for our understanding of gene expression, metabolic pathway, and system biology.  Together, this integrative knowledge has allowed major breakthroughs in drug discovery for the biotech industry.

Prerequisites: BIOL 1010 Intro to Biology I

CHEM 1010 - Introduction to Chemistry I  

BIOL 1180 Genetics

BCMB 2000 - Biochemistry I  

Anticipated Terms Offered: fall, spring