BIO 459/459L - Bioinformatics Fall

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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

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Description:

A survey, comparison, and evaluation of computational techniques and software applications currently used to store, organize, manipulate, and explore biological information. Students learn how to retrieve, compare, and analyze nucleic acid sequences, amino acid sequences, and protein structures. Some of the topics covered are: overview of biological databases and other online resources; sequencebased analysis of genes and proteins; sequence alignments; phylogenetic reconstruction; protein 3D structure alignment; structural classification of proteins; prediction of protein structure and function. This is a handson course focused on developing practical bioinformatics skills. Class meets three times a week for Ihour lecture followed by 2hours computer lab. Prerequisite: BIO 303 or CHM 329 or pemission of instructor. Floriano

Credits:

1.50

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.csupomona.edu

Phone Number:

(909) 869-7659

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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