BIOLOGY 261 - Special Topics in Bioinformatics

Institution:

City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College

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Description:

This course builds upon the previous quarter course "Introduction to Bioinformatics" andwill cover a range of bioinformatics research using a case-based, problem solving approach. The course will consist of a combined lecturer-computer laboratory format to provide hands-on experience in applying bioinformatics to a variety of research problems, including genomic analysis, DNA microarray, phylogenetics, threedimensional structure prediction, and proteomics. Special attention will be paid to ethical, legal and personal concerns in the practice of bioinformatics. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Biology 260 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

ccc.edu/colleges/truman/pages/default.aspx

Phone Number:

(773) 907-4000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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