Iowa State University

 

   BCB 590 – Summer 2008

Practical Bioinformatics

 

Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

Description
  • Bioinformatics and computational techniques are a vital part of all biological research.  All biologists need to have a basic understanding of common computational methods and be competent in performing basic bioinformatic analyses.  The goal of this course is to provide an introduction to the most commonly used and most useful tools in a manner that is accessible to the biologist.  We will focus on how to use and interpret results from publicly available bioinformatics software.
  • The course is intended for both senior undergraduate and graduate students. 
  • Each class period will be a 3 hour lecture/lab/discussion session in a computer lab.  Each class period will involve a presentation of fundamental principles followed by a hands-on computer exercise.  Grading will be based on a cumulative lab practical style final exam.
  • Some course materials will be based on the NCBI mini-courses (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Class/minicourses)
  • The basic lab course will be 1 credit.  In consultation with Michael Terribilini and Drena Dobbs, students may register for additional units.  The additional units will require in-depth investigation of a selected topic including a research project, written report, and oral presentation of your findings.

Announcements
  • Please bring your laptops!  We have a couple more people signed up for the class than computers in the lab, so please bring a laptop if you have one.

Time and Place
  • June 23rd – July 3rd
  • MTWTh 1-4 pm
  • 1340 Molecular Biology

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Instructors

 

 

 

 

 
  • Michael Terribilini

106 Molecular Biology

(515) 294-4991

Office Hours – TBA

  • Peter Zaback

106 Molecular Biology

(515) 294-4991

Office Hours – TBA

  • Drena Dobbs

106 Molecular Biology

(515) 294-4991

Office Hours - TBA