IX. Graduate Programs
Bioinformatics
Courses
Bioinformatics Core Courses
| BINF*6110 Genomic Methods for Bioinformatics W [0.50] | |
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| This course provides an introduction to current and emerging methods used to generate genomic data analyzed in bioinformatics. This may include techniques for DNA sequencing as well as transcriptome, proteome and metabolome analysis. The objective is to develop an appreciation for the challenges of producing data. | |
| Restriction(s): | Restricted to students in Bioinformatics programs. Students in other programs may consult with course instructor. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, College of Biological Science |
| BINF*6210 Software Tools for Biological Data Analysis and Organization F [0.50] | |
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| This course will familiarize students with tools for the computational acquisition and analysis of molecular biological data. Key software for gene expression analyses, biological sequence analysis, and data acquisition and management will be presented. Laboratory exercises will guide students through application of relevant tools. | |
| Restriction(s): | Restricted to students in Bioinformatics programs. Students in other programs may consult with course instructor. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, College of Biological Science |
| BINF*6410 Bioinformatics Programming F [0.50] | |
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| This course will introduce bioinformatics students to programming languages. Languages such as C and Perl will be introduced with a focus on bioinformatics applications. The topics covered will serve to aid students when existing software does not satisfy their needs. | |
| Restriction(s): | Restricted to students in Bioinformatics programs. Students in other programs may consult with course instructor. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, College of Biological Science |
| BINF*6420 Biosequence Pattern Analysis W [0.50] | |
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| This course is an overview course on different approaches to analyze biological sequences. Basic concepts are introduced, as well as related algorithms. | |
| Restriction(s): | Restricted to students in Bioinformatics programs. Students in other programs may consult with course instructor. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, College of Biological Science |
| BINF*6500 PhD Research Writing in Bioinformatics F,W,S [1.00] | |
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| Background literature pertinent to the student's initial research direction will be studied. Starting with a reading list provided by the advisor and the instructor, the student will build on this list and construct a major literature review over two semesters. As the student begins to generate initial ideas for their own research direction, their ideas are written and explained. The emphasis will be on a sub-field or sub-fields of bioinformatics and the depth of study will be appropriate to the doctoral level. | |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor consent required. PhD students in Bioinformatics program |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, College of Biological Science |
| BINF*6890 Topics in Bioinformatics F [0.50] | |
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| Selected topics in bioinformatics will be covered. The course might focus on biological or informatics topics, or upon a mixture of both. | |
| Restriction(s): | Restricted to students in Bioinformatics programs. Students in other programs may consult with course instructor. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, College of Biological Science |
| BINF*6970 Statistical Bioinformatics W [0.50] | |
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| This course presents a selection of advanced approaches for the statistical analysis of data that arise in bioinformatics, especially genomic data. A central theme to this course is the modelling of complex, often high-dimensional, data structures. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | Introductory courses in statistics, mathematics and programming |
| Restriction(s): | Restricted to students in Bioinformatics programs. Students in other programs may consult with course instructor. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, College of Biological Science |
| BINF*6999 Bioinformatics Master's Project F,W,S [1.00] | |
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| A major research paper is completed and presented by students in the Master of Bioinformatics program. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | BINF*6110, BINF*6210 |
| Restriction(s): | Restricted to MBNF students only |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, College of Biological Science |
Note
Some courses may not be offered every year. Students planning to take a course from the above list should consult with the Graduate Program Assistant for availability and scheduling.
Electives
Biological Sciences
Computer Science
Mathematics and Statistics
Note
Some courses may not be offered in every semester. Students planning to take a course from the above list should consult with the department offering the course to check for availability and scheduling.