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BIOL 6410 - Sequence Analysis


 This course covers the theory and practice of biological sequence analysis, including algorithms for pairwise sequence alignment, multiple sequence alignment, phylogenetic analysis, and database searching. Concepts covered include homology, sequence similarity, parsimony, mechanisms and metrics of molecular evolution, biological data bases, database search algorithms (BLAST), and statistical significance. Selected topics include hidden Markov models, bootstrap analysis, and gene finding. Modern sequence analysis software will be provided. Laptop computers are required. Knowledge of a programming language is strongly suggested. Meets jointly with BIOL 4540; both cannot be taken for credit.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:  MATH 1020, BIOL 4620, CSCI 1200 or equilavent, or permission of the instructor.

When Offered: Fall term annually.



Credit Hours: 4



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