Computer
Science 295/495
Introduction
to Bioinformatics (for non CS Major)
3 credits
Instructor:
Office:
SS 420
Phone:
243-5605
Office
Hours: TBA
Email:
cwyoo@cs.umt.edu
Description:
This course will introduce and use biological data
sources available in the post human
genome project era. Students will learn about practical knowledge of how to
use the computer as a tool for biomedical research (no prior knowledge of
computer programming or computer hardware is necessary). Topics will include basic
programming concepts, available online resources, basic algorithms for
alignment of genome sequences and prediction of protein structures, algorithmic
issues in protein structure, genome sequence computation, and systems biology.
Format: One class and one computer lab per week.
Offered: Fall semester 2007
Prerequisites:
Understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of molecular biology,
and some University level mathematics and statistics, but no prior knowledge of
computer programming or computer hardware is necessary OR consent of Instructor.
Materials: Articles
and text books:
Bioinformatics:
Sequence and Genome Analysis by David W. Mount
Publisher: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory; 2nd edition
(July 2004)
ISBN:
0879697121 / 978-0879697129
Beginning Perl for Bioinformatics
by
James Tisdall
Publisher:
O'Reilly Media, Inc.; 1 edition (October 15, 2001)
ISBN: 0596000804 / 978-0596000806
Assessment of Student Performance:
Attendance (15%) / Homework (40%) / Project + Presentations (45%)
Meetings (2007): TBA
Plagiarism on homework assignments, cheating on
tests, use of inappropriate language (oral or written), or misuse of the
computer facilities will not be tolerated.
Offenders will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the University
Student Conduct Rules.