Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2018-2019
STAT 623 - PROB BIOINFORMATICS & GENETICS
Long Title: PROBABILITY IN BIOINFORMATICS AND GENETICS
Department: Statistics
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisite(s): STAT 305 OR STAT 310 OR STAT 331
Description: Course introduces the student to modern biotechnology and genomic data. Statistical methods to analyze genomic data are covered, including probability models, basic stochastic processes, and statistical modeling. Biological topics include DNA sequence analysis, phylogenetic inference, gene finding, and molecular evolution. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: STAT 423. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for STAT 623 if student has credit for STAT 423.