BIOCB 4840

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BIOCB 4840
Computational Genetics and Genomics

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

Computational methods for analyzing genetic and genomic data. Topics include sequence alignment, hidden Markov Models for discovering sequence features, motif finding using Gibbs sampling, phylogenetic tree reconstruction, inferring haplotypes, and local and global ancestry inference. Prior knowledge of biology is not necessary to complete this course.

When Offered Fall.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: BTRY 3010 and CS 2110 or equivalents.

Distribution Category (BIO-AS, SDS-AS) (OPHLS-AG)

Outcomes
  • Understand computational algorithms used for the analysis of genetic and genomic data
  • Formulate computational approaches for solving problems in computational genomics
  • Understand challenges and limitations in inference methods used in computational genetics and genomics

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIOCB 6840, CS 4775

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9545 BIOCB 4840   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: BTRY 3010 and CS 2110 or equivalents.

  •  9546 BIOCB 4840   DIS 201

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    • F Warren Hall 175
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Kim, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person