(3 units). Broad introduction to genomics research, with strong emphasis on comparative genomics. Structure and organization of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genomes; gene mapping and DNA sequencing technologies; systematic methods for identification of gene function; drug discovery; proteomics. Introduction to bioinformatics and human genomic project. Course Component: Lecture Prerequisite: BIO 2133.
(3 units). Broad introduction to genomics research, with strong emphasis on comparative genomics. Structure and organization of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genomes; gene mapping and DNA sequencing technologies; systematic methods for identification of gene function; drug discovery; proteomics. Introduction to bioinformatics and human genomic project. Course Component: Lecture Prerequisite: BIO 2133.