Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (BCBIO)

Credits: 0.5. Contact Hours: Lecture 0.5.

First 8 weeks. Orientation to the area of bioinformatics and computational biology. For students considering a major in BCBIO. Specializations and career opportunities. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall)

(Cross-listed with BIOL 3220/ GEN 3220).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.

Prereq: BIOL 2120
Genome sequencing, assembly, structural and functional annotation, and comparative genomics. Investigating these topics will develop skills in programming and scripting (Perl and/or Python), the use of biological databases, sequence alignment, similarity search, identification of sequence patterns, construction of phylogenetic trees, and comparative genomics. (Typically Offered: Fall)

(Cross-listed with BIOL 4010/ COMS 4010/ GEN 4010).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.

Prereq: BCBIO 3220; (COMS 1270 OR COMS 2270); (MATH 1600 or MATH 1650); (MATH 1660 or STAT 3010); (STAT 1010 or STAT 1040 or STAT 3300) or Permission of Instructor
Application of computer science and statistics to molecular biology with a significant problem-solving component, including hands-on programming using Python to solve a variety of biological problems. String algorithms, sequence alignments, homology search, pattern discovery, genotyping, genome assembly, genome annotation, comparative genomics, protein structure. Offered odd-numbered years. (Typically Offered: Fall)

(Cross-listed with BIOL 4060/ COMS 4060/ GEN 4060).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.

Prereq: BIOL 2120
Introduction to cutting edge OMICS analyses including transcriptome, proteome, metabolome, DNA-protein interactome, protein-protein interactome and methylome. Genomic analysis including transcriptome analysis, cancer genomics, comparative genomics, and regulatory network analysis. (Typically Offered: Spring)

(Dual-listed with MATH 5230/ BCB 5230). (Cross-listed with MATH 4230).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.

Prereq: MATH 2660 or MATH 2670
Introduction to mathematical techniques for modeling and simulation, parameter identification, and analysis of biological systems. Applications drawn from many branches of biology and medicine. Apply differential equations, difference equations, and dynamical systems theory to a wide array of biological problems. MATH 2650 or equivalent recommended. (Typically Offered: Fall)

Credits: 0.5. Contact Hours: Lecture 0.3, Laboratory 0.5.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 credits.

Modular minicourses consisting of guided tutorials and hands-on computer software exercises focused on fundamental problems, approaches, and software applications in bioinformatics and computational biology. BIOL 3140 recommended. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Spring, Summer)

Credits: 0.5. Contact Hours: Lecture 0.3, Laboratory 0.5.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 credits.

Modular minicourses consisting of guided tutorials and hands-on computer software exercises focused on fundamental problems, approaches, and software applications in bioinformatics and computational biology. BIOL 3140 recommended. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Spring, Summer)

Credits: 0.5. Contact Hours: Lecture 0.3, Laboratory 0.5.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 credits.

Modular minicourses consisting of guided tutorials and hands-on computer software exercises focused on fundamental problems, approaches, and software applications in bioinformatics and computational biology. BIOL 3140 recommended. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Spring, Summer)

Credits: 0.5. Contact Hours: Lecture 0.3, Laboratory 0.5.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 credits.

Modular minicourses consisting of guided tutorials and hands-on computer software exercises focused on fundamental problems, approaches, and software applications in bioinformatics and computational biology. BIOL 3140 recommended. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Spring, Summer)

Credits: 1-5. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.

Prereq: BCBIO 3220; Junior or Senior classification; Permission of Instructor
Independent research projects for undergraduate students in bioinformatics and computational biology.Graduation Restriction: Students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences may use no more than 9 credits of BCBIO 4900 and 4910 toward graduation. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)

Credits: 1-5. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.

Prereq: BCBIO 3220; Junior or Senior classification; Permission of Instructor
Research projects in bioinformatics and computational biology done by teams of students. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)

(Dual-listed with MATH 4230/ BCBIO 4230). (Cross-listed with BCB 5230/ MATH 5230).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.

Prereq: MATH 2660 or MATH 2670 or Graduate Classification
Introduction to mathematical techniques for modeling and simulation, parameter identification, and analysis of biological systems. Applications drawn from many branches of biology and medicine. Apply differential equations, difference equations, and dynamical systems theory to a wide array of biological problems. MATH 2650 or equivalent recommended. (Typically Offered: Fall)