MCDB-4314 (3) Algorithms for Molecular Biology

Surveys combinatorial algorithms used to understand DNA, RNA, and proteins. Introduces students to methods used to process genomic data. Topics covered include a review of algorithms and molecular biology, sequence analysis, RNA and protein structure analysis, and comparative genomics. Students will get hands-on experience processing recent genomic data. Recommended prereqs., CSCI 2270 and CSCI 3104 or CHEM 4711 or MCDB 3135 or IPHY 4200 (minimum grade C-). Same as CSCI 4314 and MCDB 5314.