BIO 362

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Computational Cancer Biology

Biology College of Life Sciences

Course Description

Examine the altered cellular phenotypes of cancer through a computational exploration of molecular and clinical data, comparing and contrasting different cancer types.

When Taught

Fall.

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3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Note

If students have taken other course(s) that involved computer programming and statistics but have not completed BIO 264, they should contact the instructor to evaluate whether they are prepared to take the course.

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Evaluate phenotypic impact

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to evaluate phenotypic impact of genetic mutations in cancer.

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Compare and contrast multi-omics data

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to compare and contrast the value and appropriate uses for multi-omics data.

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Self-directed learning

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to discuss, analyze and evaluate original scientific research on cancer. From these resources they will be able to generate their own hypotheses and questions, gather data, and evaluate their hypotheses.

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FAIR research practices

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to plan and conduct reproducible and transparent research.