1. Bioinformatics
Biological
Data
Computer
Calculations +

2. Bioinformatics Topics for 2006
Overview of Full Range of Topics in Bioinformatics
Details on "Classic" (core) Bioinformatics
Comparing Sequences
Dynamic Programming, Substitution Matrices, Scoring Systems and P-values
Rapid similarity search via Hashing (BLAST)
Multiple Alignments and Patterns (HMMs)
Sequence-structure relationships
Statistical Propensities & Sec. Struc. Predictions
Comparing Structures
LSQ fit and Structure Alignment

3. Bioinformatics Topics for 2006
Additional Focus Topics (all if time)
Expression Data Analysis
Molecular Simulation
Gene Finding and Intergenic Analysis
Related Course CS/CBB 545b
Data mining with Applications in Life Sciences
Tu and Th 2:30-3:45 in Spring
Focus on Mining Techniques
Applications to Protein Networks
GersteinLab.org/courses/452
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