Description
This course introduces future life-scientists to bioinformatics, its tools and analysis methods. Fundamental and current topics in bioinformatics, genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, transcriptomics, as well as epigenomics will be presented. Students are also exposed to the R software and other basic bioinformatic tools. Finally, the course also introduces students to current issues of bioethics, especially with regards to -omics data and individual privacy. Students who have already BMED 430 cannot take this course.