Computer Science 334 - Topics in Computational Biology: Bio-Geometry of Proteins

Topics course. Computational biology is a rapidly emerging multidisciplinary field that uses techniques from computer science, applied mathematics and statistics to address problems inspired by biology. This seminar exposes students to a variety of topics of current interest in molecular computing and bioinformatics. : Proteins are the building blocks of life, as well as marvelous objects to study mathematically and computationally. Topics covered include modeling, visualization, structure determination, flexibility, motion, folding and evolution of proteins, using geometric, algorithmic and physical simulation methods. Background in molecular biology is not a prerequisite. Prerequisites: CSC 111, 212, calculus or permission of the instructor for computer science majors, biochemistry majors are encouraged to participate.

Instructor Permission Req. Not open to first-years, sophomores