BIO 165
Introduction to Bioinformatics
Biology
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Introduction to basic concepts in bioinformatics. Standard bioinformatic applications.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
BIO 100 or BIO 130 or CELL 120 or MMBIO 121 or concurrent enrollment
Note
Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu.
Title
Outcome 1: Execute Basic Linux Commands
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to navigate the Linux operating system using a command line terminal and manipulate data files using basic commands.
Title
Outcome 2: Manipulate Biological Data Via Computer Programming
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to create computer scripts in the Python programming language to manipulate biological data stored in diverse file formats.
Title
Outcome 3: Survey of the Field of Bioinformatics
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to explain how bioinformatics facilitates discovery in a variety of research areas and identify career options that are available to people with bioinformatics skills.
