Groundrules and Discussion Day

Course Breakdown

Background (Baldwin, Langston)

Basic Concepts
Complexity Theory
Fundamental Algorithms

Core Topics in Bioinformatics (Students)

Local and Global Alignment
Databases Available
Evolutionary Biology
Microarray Analysis
Phylogeny
Yadda Yadda Yadda

Grading

Homework
Exams
Web Pages
Class Participation

Sources

Textbook, Selected Chapters
Papers, To Be Distributed
Web: PubMed, Similar Courses, Assorted Links

Gauge Student Backgrounds, Skills and Interests