Course Description
The course is structured to provide students with the training skills and knowledge necessary to understand analyze and interpret the biological data using different bioinformatics tools. Students will be trained in the basic theories and applications of programs used for database searching, DNA and protein sequence analysis, prediction of protein function, and construction of phylogenetic trees. Also, studying genomics and proteomics will be coverd during this course.
Practical content
Laboratory practicums in this course complement the theory. Students are trained in:
- The use of computer programs for database searching.
- Analysis of nucleotide and protein sequences to understand structure, function, relations and evolution
Course Objectives & Outcomes
At the end of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the application of bioinformatics to a range of problems.
- Use research skills, including the ability to problem solve, to demonstrate knowledge of associated computational techniques and data analysis methods, and critically review literature and information sources.
- Demonstrate good practices in data mining, data analysis, and data interpretation.
References
1. Nelson, D.L. and Cox, M.M.(2013). Principles of Biochemistry, (6th edition), published by Freeman. ISBN 978-1464109621
2. Introduction to Bioinformatics Author(s): Teresa Attwood, David Parry-Smith
3. Bioinformatics: A Biologist's Guide to Biocomputing and the Internet ISBN: 188129918X
4. DNA Sequencing: From Experimental Methods to Bioinformatics Author(s): Luke Alphey ISBN: 0387915095
Course ID: BIOL 401
Credit hours | Theory | Practical | Laboratory | Lecture | Studio | Contact hours | Pre-requisite | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | GENTC 308 - STAT 211 |
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