BNFO 301 
Introduction to Bioinformatics
Topic: Introduction to Course
Spring 2014 

Rationale

  • Consider the possibility that the goals of the course are worthwhile
  • Consider the possibility that the goals of the course are achievable
  • Consider the possibility that the route to the goals may be interesting
  • Learn how to find and make use of research articles (a major tool in life)
  • Learn how to distinguish a result from a conclusion
  • (See Objectives and Strategies for details)

Readings, Tours, and Investigations
    Web Site: Course at a Glance
    Article: Schwartz MA (2008). The importance of stupidity in scientific research. J Cell Sci 121:1771

    Research Articles
        Web Site: Why bother with research articles?
        Web Site: How to find articles
        Web Site: Pub Med Help (official site)
        Web Site: Pub Med Help (nice UC Berkeley site)
        Web Site: How to read articles

Problem Sets
    (none)

To Hand In
    14 Jan (or as soon as possible thereafter): Personal Questionnaire
    17 Jan: Preliminary exam