BIO 405 - Bioinformatics Explorations

Semester Hours: 4

A hands-on exploration of how computational approaches are being used in a variety of biological subdisciplines. Using case studies, students will gain background knowledge on a topic and then carry out an investigation using state-of-the-art web-based tools and software. This course is designed for students with career goals in biological research as well as healthrelated professions and will give students an appreciation for the diverse applications of bioinformatics.

Prerequisite: C- or better in BIO 201.