MCDB270

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MCDB 270 - Programming in Biology

Molecular, Cellular & Develop. BiologyCollege of Letters and Science
General

Full Course Title

Programming in Biology

Abbreviated Course Title

PROGRAMMING IN BIO

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).

Units Fixed

4

Maximum Units

0

Recommended Preparation

Familiar with genetics, statistics and calculus.Not open to students who have taken MCDB 170.

Advisory Enrollment Comments

Graduate students will have separate grading rubrics, with different homework assignments, and different final assignments.