CS4984 Introduction
to Computational Biology
Department of
Computer Science, Virginia Tech
Spring 2005
Course Description
This
course gives an introduction to the basic computational methods used
for problems arising in molecular evolution of genomes. We will focus
on sequence
analysis and genomics. Topics include computational approaches to:
substitution matrixes, sequence homology and alignment, data searching
and phylogeny.
Instructor: Liqing
Zhang. lqzhang@vt.edu
Office Hours: Wednesday
1-3:00pm
TA:
Raghavendra Nyamagoudar. raghavgn@vt.edu
Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday
1-2:30pm, McB133
Time &
Place: Monday
& Wednesday,
4-5:15pm, McB210
Prerequisites
Permission of the
instructor.
Textbook
- Introduction to Bioinformatics Algorithms.
On Reserve
- Introduction to Bioinformatics Algorithms.
Each homework must be submitted by
the beginning of class on the due date. No late homework is
accepted.
Grading Policy
- 60% of the grade is from homework.
- 10% from the midterm exam.
- 20% from the final exam.
- 10% from the presentation.
Exams
- Midterm: Wednesday, March 2, 4-5:15pm,
McB210
- Final: Saturday, May 7, 10-12noon, McB210
Ethics
The Honor Code applies. Students can
discuss but their answers must show their own work.
Announcement
If any student needs special
accommodations because of a disability, please contact the instructor
during the first week of classes.