BIN 219 - Biomedical Informatics

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Saint Vincent College

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Description:

An introduction to a variety of data types, databases, and data structures used in bioinformatics. The focus is on relational databases and integration of diverse data types in a biomedical context. Students will learn how existing database tools, such as Microsoft Access and MySQL, can be used in biomedical informatics using data from authentic clinical trials as an example. Topics covered will include relational databases, data modeling, and integration of biological data. Also covered will be introductions to various biomedical assays (e.g. flow cytometry, microarrays, Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays) and the types of data they produce. Students majoring in any of the natural sciences, computing and information science, or mathematics are welcome to take the course. Offered Spring semester. Three credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stvincent.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 539-9761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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