BNFO 301

Introduction to Bioinformatics Course at a Glance: Overview

Spring 2008

Name	BNFO 301: Introduction to Bioinformatics
Objectives of course	Understand how bioinformatics lets us see biology in a new light Broadly, by following step by step the work of others Deeply, by creating new work with others Intensely, by teaching others
Time and Place	MW 9:00-9:50 pm, Life Sci North, Rm 250 M 10:00-10:50 pm, Life Sci Computer Lab, Rm 104 (Section 1) M 11:00-11:50 pm, Life Sci Computer Lab, Rm 104 (Section 2)
Prerequisites	Some familiarity with molecular biology       (e.g. gained from BIOL Cell Biology)
Instructor	Jeff Elhai (ElhaiJ at VCU dot Edu) Center for the Study of Biological Complexity
Teaching Assistant	Vern Williamson (VSWilliamson at VCU dot edu) Integrated Life Sciences Program
Recommended Text	None. Material will be posted. Also many pre-existing on-line resources