BI 508 - Algorithms in Computational Biology

Institution:

Boston College

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Description:

An understanding of important algorithms in the field of computational molecular biology is vital to bioinformatics researchers. We will cover basic computational biology (genomics, structural biology, systems biology). Topics may include: pairwise, multiple and wraparound alignment (tandem repeats), genomic rearrangements, Monte Carlo, genetic algorithms, hidden Markov models, phyogenetic trees, RNA and protein secondary structure, machine learning (neural networks, support vector machines), gene finders, clustering, microarray data, transcription factor binding site detection, etc. Since bioinformatics programs depend on elementary probability theory (p-value, Markov chain, etc.) the course begins by a presentation of the most important concepts in that field.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bc.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 552-8000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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