BME 110Computational Biology Tools
Hands-on lectures and laboratory geared to teach basic tools and skills used in computational biology (genome browsers, sequence database searching, motif analysis, multiple sequence alignment, gene finders, phylogenetics analysis, protein structure visualization, and others). Web-based tools/databases are used on student laptops. Open to all science students; no prior programming or Unix experience required.
Prerequisite(s): BME 105, or BIOL 100, or BIOL 105, or BIOC 100A, or CHEM 103, or bioinformatics majors, or biomolecular engineering and bioinformatics majors.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | J Baskin Engr 152 | A. Shariati | Open 0/100 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm | PhysSciences 110 | T. M. Lowe | Open 74/75 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Mon Wed 9:00am–12:30pm | Cowell Acad 113 | T. Stephan | Open 28/40 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm | Sci & Engr Library 206 | V. Jonsson | Open 82/90 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm | Kresge Acad 3201 | A. Shariati | Open 89/90 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | PhysSciences 110 | T. M. Lowe | Open 73/76 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Shariati | 5.0 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 100% | 5 |
| Todd Lowe | 3.6 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 | 100% | 8 |
| Vanessa Jonsson | 2.8 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 30% | 9 |
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