Doctoral Seminar in Computational Biology

Doctoral Seminar in Computational Biology (CMPBIO 293)

Course Description: This one-year interactive seminar builds skills, knowledge and community in computational biology for first year PhD and second year Designated Emphasis students. Topics covered include concepts in human genetics/genomics, other ‘omics’ and areas of biology, laboratory methodologies and data sources for computational biology, workshops/instruction on use of various bioinformatics tools and analysis, critical review of current research studies and computational methods, preparation for success in the PhD program and career development. Faculty members of the graduate program in computational biology and scientists from other institutions will participate. Topics will vary between Fall and Spring semesters.