This course examines common bioinformatics tools and their applications in biological research, through a combination of in-class coding tutorials and discussions of published research articles chosen by students. Students may choose primary research articles from any area of biology including (but not limited to) molecular genetics, cell biology, physiology, ecology, population genetics, molecular evolution, and conservation biology.

Important Information

Prerequisite

Level 4 or above and registration in a Biology Honours Plan and a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the Biological Foundations List or permission of the Department.

Biological Foundations List

  • BIOL 102/3.0
  • BIOL 103/3.0
  • BIOL 200/3.0
  • BIOL 205/3.0
  • BIOL 206/3.0
  • BIOL 212/3.0
  • BIOL 300/3.0
  • BIOL 330/3.0
  • BIOL 334/3.0
  • BIOL 339/3.0
  • BIOL 341/3.0