Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2026
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COMP 416 002 (CRN: 13196)
GENOME-SCALE ALGORITHMS
Long Title: GENOME-SCALE ALGORITHMS AND DATA STRUCTURES
Department: Computer Science
Instructors:
Meeting: 2:30PM - 3:45PM TR (24-AUG-2026 - 4-DEC-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 4
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisites: COMP 382 AND (COMP 310 OR COMP 318)
Section Max Enrollment: 40
Section Enrolled: 44
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 52
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 53
Enrollment data as of: 26-APR-2026 2:29PM
Final Exam: Scheduled Final Exam-OTR Room
Description: Since the advent of Sanger Sequencing in 1977, computer scientists have devised algorithms and software tools to interpret and analyze DNA sequences. The field of bioinformatics focuses on computational approaches to solving biological questions. This course serves both as an introduction to widely used algorithms in bioinformatics and a software design course. The class involves a semester-long software design and implementation project, emphasizing design patterns and high-performance computing. No prior knowledge of biology is assumed nor required. Cross-list: COMP 519. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for COMP 416 if student has credit for COMP 519.