CS515: Bioinformatic Algorithms Overview of class CS515: Bioinformatic Algorithms Dr. Robert Heckendorn

Instructor Dr. Robert Heckendorn Web Page: http://marvin.cs.uidaho.edu/~heckendo/

Course Content First 8 chapters or so chapters of Durbin Lots of supplemental material Shotgun sequencing Avida simulation Try some Python Focus on algorithms that process sequences

Class Composition Class background is varied: CS, biologist, math... I am a CS person and not a biologist

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Syllabus The syllabus is based on last time class was taught and is only an estimate Assignment links are only active after assignment has been made Homework problems change (we will have about 6 assignments + a short presentation) At least two tests (including the final)

Submitting Homework Submitted via Web site Use correct file format Submit as many times as you want Last submission before due time is the one graded. Code will be compiled and run on test machine and results compared against expected results

Tips and Policy Partial credit so always submit something There are no late assignments Medical problems/family emergencies etc require paper documentation Ask questions. If you are lost then ask

Tips and Policy Laptops in class are great Do your own work unless otherwise specified

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