BNFO 301 
Introduction to Bioinformatics
Questionnaire on: What is a Gene, Algorithms, BioBIKE
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Spring 2015 


I. Basic Information

A. Your name 
II. Course Logistics
Any questions or concerns regarding the course and your role in it?
(and you are aware that the exam concerning those logistics is due Friday, January 16?)
III. Algorithmic Thinking
A. OK on what algorithms are and how you might approach making one?

B, Your thoughts on Problem Set 1, Problem 8?

IV. BioBIKE
A. What strategies have you employed to gain familiarity with BioBIKE syntax?
      (these might include those listed in the topic page, Introduction to Personal Programming)
B. Have they been useful?
C. What areas would you think would be useful to discuss?
V. What is a Gene?
A. How far have you gotten in the tutorial, "What is a Gene?"?
    You can answer by referring to the last item you addressed (e.g. III.3). 

B. Provide a statement that describes as accurately and completely as possible your current understanding regarding how a cell determines where a gene begins.
     

Consider how comfortable you are with the following topics (as defined by the tour What is a Gene?):

C. The relationship between a gene and a genome
D. The coordinate system
E. Counting the occurrences of sequences
F. Finding patterns in upstream sequences

With this in mind, how could class time best be spent to meet your needs?
     

VI. Miscellaneous

A. How did you approach Problem Set 1, Problem 2? What answer did you get?
     What evidence is there for that answer?
     

B. Any other comments, questions, suggestions, or concerns you may have?

Thanks!

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