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BIOL 577: Genomic Data Analysis Lab

Biology · 4 credits

Introduction to the design and analysis of genomic research experiments. Genomics is the application of high-throughput molecular biology and bioinformatic techniques to questions in biology. Focus topics include genome assembly, differential gene expression, and genome-wide association studies. Primarily a computer lab course aimed at developing practical bioinformatics skills.

Offered in 6 of the 26 listed terms (Winter 2022 to Fall 2026).

Prerequisites

BIOL 321 and (BIOL 340 or ESCI 340 or MATH 341)

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From Banner's catalog for Spring 2027. Banner lists only the requisites it enforces, so check the catalog entry too.

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Instructors

InstructorSectionsTerms
Pollard, Dan3Winter 2022 to Fall 2026
Zinkgraf, Matthew3Spring 2023 to Winter 2025

Every offering in the listed terms (6 sections)

TermSecCRNTypeMeetsInstructorEnrolledDelivery
Fall 2026043337Lecture/LabM 1:00pm-1:50pm · BI 354
WF 1:00pm-3:50pm · BI 354
Pollard, Dan5/5Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2025044264Lecture/LabTR 9:00am-11:50am · BI 139
T 12:00pm-12:50pm · BI 139
Pollard, Dan2/5Face to Face Instruction
Winter 2025013915Lecture/LabT 12:00pm-12:50pm · IS 240
TR 1:00pm-3:50pm · IS 240
Zinkgraf, Matthew4/5Face to Face Instruction
Spring 2024023064Lecture/LabT 12:00pm-12:50pm · IS 240
TR 1:00pm-3:50pm · IS 240
Zinkgraf, Matthew3/5Face to Face Instruction
Spring 2023023595Lecture/LabM 9:00am-9:50am · IS 240
TR 1:00pm-3:50pm · IS 240
Zinkgraf, Matthew3/5Face to Face Instruction
Winter 2022014054Lecture/LabM 9:00am-9:50am · BI 354
TR 1:00pm-3:50pm · BI 354
Pollard, Dan3/5Face to Face Instruction