BIO 357 - Bioinformatics

Semester Hours: 3
This course explores the use of computer applications in the manipulation and analysis of DNA, RNA and protein sequences. Specific topics will include genomic evolution, gene structure and regulation, RNA splicing and stability, post-translational processing, intracellular protein targeting, expression pattern analysis, identification of domains and motifs in proteins, and the connection of mutations to disease/mutant phenotypes.

A course fee applies to this course. Fees are for electronic course materials, specific supplies for the course or a recital or lab associated fee. See fee list on my.LAKELAND.

Pre-requisites: CHM 131 - General Chemistry (4 semester hours)  and BIO 262 - Genetics (4 semester hours) .

Offered: Fall, odd years.