CSCI 215 - Introduction to Bioinformatics

Credits: (3)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 203 and (CSCI 140 or CSCI 141 or DATA 141)
College Curriculum: COLL 200
Domain (Anchored): NQR
Domain (Reaching Out): CSI

This course provides an introduction to sequence bioinformatics and a survey of common applications. The focus is on computational methods for the analysis of high-throughput sequencing data, drawing examples from genetics, genomics, and ecology. Using the Linux command line, the Python programming language, and publicly available bioinformatic tools, students will explore, analyze, and visualize data. We will use this analysis and visualization ultimately to draw meaningful biological conclusions.