MCDB170

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MCDB 170 - Programming in Biology

Molecular, Cellular & Develop. Biology College of Letters and Science

Full Course Title

Programming in Biology

Instructor Name(s)

Kim

Course Description

Studying complex biological systems can be greatly facilitated by modern computing technologies. This course introduces essential computer programming concepts and algorithms to biology major students. Students learn logics of programming and apply it to gene sequence analysis (bioinformatics), simulation of dynamic systems (systems biology), and data analysis (statistics in biology).

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Prerequisites

MCDB 1A, EEMB 2 and MCDB 1B; and MCDB 101A or EEMB 129 (may be taken concurrently); and Pstat 5A or Pstat 5LS or Math 4A. Completion of all listed prerequisites with a grade of C or better.