CMP SCI 5370: Biological Data Science

Course Description

This course provides an introduction into several key areas of biological data science, with a focus upon genetic data. Relevant background topics in genetics, current issues, and a variety of available resources will be explored. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to evaluate algorithms for analyzing genetic data, including assessments of sources of errors and analysis of time and space complexity; address shortcomings in existing approaches; and implement efficient and effective software for exposing information hidden in genetic data. Credit cannot be granted for bothCMP SCI 4370andCMP SCI 5370.