4002-462 - Introduction to Bioinformatics Computing

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Rochester Institute of Technology

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Description:

This course will provide a theoretical and practical (lab-based) study of computational genomics. Techniques will be studied for quickly and effectively commandeering computing resources to the solution of problems raised in the realm of biology. Prior experience in programming and a basic understanding of molecular biology (central dogma) are required. Course topics include an express tour of some bioinformatics resources, exact and approximate pattern matching, sequence alignment, gene prediction, fragment assembly, multiple alignment, statistical and machine learning approaches. (Programming for IT 3 (4002-219) or Computer Science 3 (0603-233) or Java for Programmers (4002-318) Discrete Math I (1016-265) Class 3, Lab 3, Credit 4

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rit.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 475-2411

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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