BIOL 265
Fall 2025
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01
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| Crosslisting:
MB&B 265, COMP 113, CIS 265 |
| Course Cluster and Certificates: Applied Data Science Certificate, Health Studies, Integrated Design, Engineering & Applied Science Minor |
This course is an introduction to bioinformatics and programming for students with interest in the life sciences. It introduces problem areas and conceptual frameworks in bioinformatics. The course assumes little or no prior programming experience and will introduce the fundamental concepts and mechanisms of computer programs and examples (e.g., sequence matching and manipulation, database access, output parsing, dynamic programming) frequently encountered in the field of bioinformatics. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM BIOL |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: [MB&B181 or BIOL181] |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (Applied Data Science Certificate)(Biology)(Data Analysis Minor)(Informatics and Modeling Minor)(Integrated Design, Engineering, Arts & Society Minor)(Integrated Design, Engineering, Arts & Society)(Mathematics)(Molecular Biology and Biochemistry)(Neuroscience and Behavior)(Science and Technology Studies) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 50% - 74% |
| SECTION 01 | | Special Attributes: CQC |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
TBA
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Examinations and Assignments:
Several problem sets and computer-based mini-projects |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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| Instructor(s): Weir,Michael Times: .M.W.F. 10:50AM-11:40AM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: 20 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: 5 | FR: 5 |
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