BINF 07310 - Introduction to Bioinformatics

Credits: 3

This course serves to establish a broad foundation in the multidisciplinary field of bioinformatics. Building upon a general background in chemistry and biology, this class engages students in modern computational methods that have transformed our understanding of the fundamentals of molecular biology (e.g., protein and DNA structures, gene transcription, protein translation). This course emphasizes the application of computational methods to solve problems in basic and applied biology and biochemistry.

Prerequisite Courses: (CHEM 06101 with a minimum grade of C- and BIOL 01106 with a minimum grade of C-) or BIOL 01107 with a minimum grade of C- or MCB 01102 with a minimum grade of C-
Course Attributes: CAT, UGRD