PHA 617 - GENOMICS & BIOINFORMATICS TOOLS

College of Medicine

Credits: 2

PHA 617 emphasizes genomics and bioinformatics approaches that are increasingly important in broad areas of biomedical science. These tools allow us to work with large data sets, analyze the transcriptomes of single cells and whole tissues, visualize data in sophisticated ways, do rigorous experimental design, and perform proper statistical procedures for these types of data. This is a hands-on, experiential course. It includes some lecture material but the emphasis is on computer exercises allowing students to learn tools by using them. In terms of teaching mechanism, this is an in-person course taught in a computer lab. However, be prepared to switch to on-line learning in the event of unusual circumstances, such as university-mandated virtual teaching or personal quarantine.

Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Successful completion or concurrent enrollment in IBS 601 and IBS602 is required. A prior course in statistics, such as IBS 611 Practical Statistics, is also required. A strong background in molecular and cell biology is highly recommended.
Crosslisted with: IBS 608, PGY 617