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BIO 487 - Bioinformatics

3 Credits

Description
Course provides hands-on training in bioinformatics. Students acquire the theoretical knowledge and practical skill required to effectively utilize essential network-based bioinformatics programs and databases, typically accessed from standard laptop computers. Training includes experience with high performance parallel computing and an introduction to problem-solving in bioinformatics using the Perl programming language.

Prerequisites
CHEM 351, BIO 102.

Note
Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature.



Cross-listed
Also listed as CHEM 487.


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