Jayhawk


EECS 730: Introduction to Bioinformatics


[TR 1:00pm-2:15pm]
Fall 2007



    Schedule & Lectures Assignments Additional Files Syllabus


    Announcements:

    • 08/16/2007: First class meeting


    Instructor and Class Information:

      Instructor: Luke Huan


      Email: jhuan AT ku dot edu Lectures: TR 1pm - 2:15pm, LEA 1136
      Web: http://people.eecs.ku.edu/~jhuan
      Office: Eaton 2034, 864-5072
      Office Hours: TR 2:15pm-3:15pm, Eaton Hall 2034


    Course Objectives and Overview:
    This course provides an introduction to bioinformatics. It covers computational tools and databases widely used in bioinformatics. The underlying algorithms of existing tools will be discussed. Topics include: molecular biology databases, sequence alignment, gene expression data analysis, protein structure and function, protein analysis, and proteomics.We aim to achieve the following objectitves of the class:

    • Learn algorithms and databases in bioinformatics
    • Gain knowledge and hand-on experience of bioinformatics tools
    • Understand the interaction between computer science and modern biology
    Prerequisites: EECS 560 and introduction to biology equivalent to BIOL 150, or consent of instructor


    Textbook:
    None. Reading materials will be posted on-line at the class website.