BTRY 4840

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BTRY 4840
Computational Genetics and Genomics

Course information provided by the 2016-2017 Catalog.

Computational methods for analyzing genetic and genomic data.  Topics include sequence alignment, hidden Markov Models for discovering sequence features, inferring haplotypes and local ancestry, genotype imputation, gene and motif finding, and phylogenetic tree reconstruction. Prior knowledge of biology is not necessary to complete this course.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: BTRY 3010 and CS 2110 or equivalents.

Outcomes

  • Understand computational algorithms used for the analysis of genetic and genomic data
  • Formulate computational approaches for solving problems in computational genomics
  • Understand challenges and limitations in inference methods used in computational genetics and genomics

Distribution Category (OPHLS-AG)

When Offered Fall.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BTRY 6840, CS 4775

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4974 BTRY 4840   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisites: BTRY 3010 and CS 2110 or equivalents.

  •  4975 BTRY 4840   DIS 201

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person