BIOENG231
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BIOENG 231 - Introduction to Computational Molecular and Cellular Biology
Course Title
Introduction to Computational Molecular and Cellular Biology
Course Description
Topics include computational approaches and techniques to gene structure and genome annotation, sequence alignment using dynamic programming, protein domain analysis, RNA folding and structure prediction, RNA sequence design for synthetic biology, genetic and biochemical pathways and networks, UNIX and scripting languages, basic probability and information theory. Various "case studies" in these areas are reviewed and web-based computational biology tools will be used by students and programming projects will be given.
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; S/U Option
Instructors
Holmes
Prerequisites
BIO ENG 11 or BIOLOGY 1A (may be taken concurrently); and a programming course (ENGIN 7 or COMPSCI 61A).
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.
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Credit Replacement Courses
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Formats
Lecture, Laboratory
Term
Fall and Spring
Weeks
15 weeks
Weeks
15
Lecture Hours
3
Lecture Hours Min
3
Lecture Hours Max
3
Laboratory Hours
1.5
Laboratory Hours Min
1.5
Laboratory Hours Max
1.5
Outside Work Hours
8
Outside Work Hours Min
8
Outside Work Hours Max
8