Method
Live-Online
Term
WINTER
Units
3.0 QUARTER UNITS
Cost
$815

Skills you will gain

  • Explore Bioinformatics Applications: Understand the role of bioinformatics in research, industry, and data analysis.
  • Master Public Databases & Tools: Navigate DNA and protein databases like GenBank and PDB, and utilize tools such as BLAST.
  • Sequence Analysis & Alignment: Evaluate and compare DNA and protein sequences using advanced bioinformatics techniques.
  • Protein Structure Prediction: Use homology and comparative modeling to analyze protein structures.
  • Genomics & Proteomics Insights: Apply bioinformatics methods in cutting-edge genomic and proteomic research.

Course Description

Bioinformatics drives modern biology, and this course gives you the essential toolkit. Learn to navigate public databases like GenBank and PDB, use tools such as BLAST, and apply sequence alignment and phylogenetic analysis techniques. With hands-on computer labs, this recommended first course prepares both life scientists and engineers to work confidently with biological data.

Syllabus Library
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
Darryl A. Leon
Darryl A. Leon
Jan. 14 - Mar. 25, Thu, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
BINF.X400.(2)
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Thu, 01-14-2027 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 01-21-2027 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 01-28-2027 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 02-04-2027 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 02-11-2027 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 02-25-2027 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 03-04-2027 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 03-11-2027 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 03-18-2027 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 03-25-2027 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
 

This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.

No meeting on February 18, 2027.  To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

This course applies to these programs:

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