Biological Sciences
323-0-20: Bioinformatics: Sequence and Structure Analysis

Instructor: Ishwar Radhakrishnan
Office address: Cook Hall, Room 3137
Phone: (847)467-1173
E-mail: i-radhakrishnan@northwestern.edu
Office Hours:

Time: MWF 10:00
Expected Enrollment: 23

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course will introduce students to the principles and practical application of bioinformatics tools to research problems in biology. Specific emphasis will be placed on the theoretical foundations of and the computer algorithms employed in these applications. Aspects relating to data analysis and interpretation will be stressed with problem sets and classroom discussions featuring real-world research problems.

A useful course for Biology majors, especially those specializing in the areas of Biophysics, Biochemistry, or Molecular Biology.

PREREQUISITES: Biological Sciences 210-1, 2, & 3; 301-0 or equivalent; 361-0 or equivalent AND
either Math 214-1,2 plus a course in statistics, OR Math 330-1

TEACHING METHOD: The primary method of teaching will be in the form of lectures (3 hours per week). Includes hands-on molecular modeling.

EVALUATION METHOD: Class participation, homework problems, mid-term and final exams.

READING: Required textbooks are "Biological Sequence Analysis" by Durbin, 1998 Edition, ISBN# 0-521-62971-6 AND "BioInfomatics" by Mount, 2001 Edition, ISBN# 0-87969-608-7.

RESTRICTIONS: Undergraduate and Graduate students must have the permission of the instructor prior to enrolling in class.

NOTE: Class is scheduled to meet in TECH MG51.

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