Introduction to Bioinformatics

BNFO 301

Spring 2010

Name	BNFO 301: Introduction to Bioinformatics
Objectives of course	Multiple: Help you make progress along the long road towards becoming an independent producer of new insights and solutions Help you understand how bioinformatics lets us see biology in a new light Help you realize that the tools of bioinformatics are within your grasp (See Objectives for details)
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 218: Cell Biology)
At whom is the course aimed?	Anyone who wants Bioinformatics majors Those who wish to add bioinformatics to their intellectual tool box Those who have their own good reasons
Instructor	Jeff Elhai (ElhaiJ at VCU dot Edu) Center for the Study of Biological Complexity
Teaching Assistant	Harry Caufield (CaufieldJH at VCU dot Edu) Graduate Bioinformatics Program
Recommended Text	None. Material will be posted. Also many pre-existing on-line resources
Accomodations for a disability	In brief: Come and talk and we'll figure out a solution In not so brief: Official rights and responsibilities Official policy