BINF 290 - Introduction to Bioinformatics

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Mt Hood Community College

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Description:

Credits 3 (3 Lecture Hrs/Wk) - Sp An introductory course for students interested in bioinformatics, the study of computational and analytical methods and their application to biological problems. Bioinformatics incorporates expertise from the biological sciences, computer science and mathematics to address problems such as analysis of the human genome, identification of targets for drug discovery, development of new algorithms and analysis methods, and molecular evolution. This course provides a survey of the major issues in bioinformatics and the way these issues are being addressed by bioinformaticists. Prerequisite: MTH111 and either BI212 (with a grade of C or better) or CS161 (with a grade of C or better); or consent of instructor. Proficiency Needed: Reading, Writing, Math.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mhcc.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 491-6422

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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