Computer Science 258 - Algorithms for Genomic Data

This course introduces core algorithms used in bioinformatics, focusing on how biological sequences are transformed into computational representations for largescale analysis. Students study string algorithms for alignment, k-mer counting, indexing, and genome assembly, emphasizing implementation, efficiency, and design tradeoffs. The course also explores how sequence-derived features support downstream analyses such as dimensionality reduction and association studies. Programming assignments and a final project provide hands-on experience working with real genomic data. Prerequisite: CSC 210. Enrollment limited to 30.

[CE] CSC 210