BIOL 486 - Genome Science (4)

Life science at the whole genome level represents a rapidly expanding new paradigm that defines a new field, genome science. BIOL 486 provides students with the requisites for understanding genome science and includes experimental basics of functional genomics and analytical basics of bioinformatics. Biomedical and agricultural research are developing the potential of genome science, in both the public and private sectors. Important questions that have been unapproachable are now thought to be within reach. For example, students in BIOL 486 will learn how genome science may provide tools to unravel the arcane genetics of complex diseases and traits. Information sources will include textbook(s), primary literature and computer methods.

Grading: Graded/Satisfactory Unsatisfactory/Audit
Course ID: 52570
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite: BIOL 302, BIOL 303, CHEM 351 and (STAT 350 or STAT 355) with a grade of ‘C’ or better.