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CS-3824: Introduction to Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

Description: Introduction to computational biology and bioinformatics (CBB) through hands-on learning experiences. Emphasis on problem solving in CBB. Breadth of topics covering structural bioinformatics; modeling and simulation of biological networks; computational sequence analysis; algorithms for reconstructing phylogenies; computational systems biology; and data mining algorithms. Pre-requisite: Grade of C or better in CS 3114.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: CS-3114

Required By: CS-4884

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 6

Average GPA: 3.36 (rounds to B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 37.73%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 2.84%

T M Murali202231.2%24.9%25.0%0.0%6.2%12.5%2.841
Liqing Zhang202370.0%27.1%3.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.603
Palash Sashittal202456.3%37.6%0.0%0.0%6.3%0.0%3.341
Lenwood S Heath202168.2%9.2%4.6%0.0%13.7%4.5%3.181

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Fall 2019Fall 2020Fall 2021Fall 2022Fall 2023Fall 2024Term050% W