BIOL 265Z
Winter 2026
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01
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| Crosslisting:
CIS 265Z, COMP 113Z, MB&B 265Z |
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. MB&B/BIOL181 or POI: Those not meeting the prerequisite should contact the professor directly. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM BIOL |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: MB&B181 OR BIOL181 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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3 on-line programming textbooks (below) and handouts.
Learning to Program (A. Gauld); A Byte of Python (C.H. Swaroop); How to think like a computer scientist (J. Elkner, A. Downey, C. Meyers)
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Examinations and Assignments:
: 5 programing assignments, 4 bioinformatics assignments, 4-6 quizzes |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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| Instructor(s): Weir,Michael Times: .MTWRF. 10:00AM-12:00PM; .MTWRF. 02:00PM-04:00PM; .MTWRF. 10:00AM-12:00PM; .MTWRF. 02:00PM-04:00PM; Location: SCIE103; SCIE103; SCIE109; SCIE109; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 3 | JR major: 3 | | |
| | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 2 | FR: 2 |
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