SJSU Catalog

CS 123A

Bioinformatics I

Description
Introduction to the main public domain tools, databases and methods in bioinformatics. Analysis of algorithms behind the most successful tools, such as the local and global sequence alignment packages, and the underlying methods used in fragment assembly packages. Solution of complex biological questions requiring modification of standard code. Prerequisite: CS 23, and BIOL 115 or CHEM 130A; or CS 46B and a molecular biology course.

Grading
Normal Grade Rules

Units
3