BME 160Research Programming in the Life Sciences
Teaches programming while exploring object-oriented design, use of high-performance data containers (dictionaries and sets), and team-based development—all with the goal of producing reliable and usable research tools. No programming experience is required, but basic computer and molecular biology understanding is assumed. Students learn programming in Python to manipulate biological data. Programming assignments comprise the majority of the assignments, and a final project using skills developed in this course is required. Lab section registration is required. BioPython and other modules are introduced for use in the final project.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A or BIOL 21A.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | Sci & Engr Library 206 | T. Sharf | Open 0/40 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | Sci & Engr Library 206 | T. Sharf | Open 76/98 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | Sci & Engr Library 206 | D. L. Bernick | Open 79/98 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tal Sharf | 3.6 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 57% | 7 |
| David Bernick | 4.5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 100% | 29 |
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