MSB 530 - Bioinformatics

Credits: (3)
This course explores the theory and practice of bioinformatics, genomics, and proteomics. Students will acquire basic knowledge and practical skills in biological database searching and analysis. Topics will include: computer analytical methods for gene identification, assembly of genomic sequences, genome databases, comparative genomics, gene discovery, metabolic pathway discovery, promoter analysis, and functional genomics. Students will become familiar with common bioinformatic analysis software including GCG, Vector NTI, Entrez, and BLAST. Prerequisite(s): MSB 510 or MSB 520