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BIO 204. Viral Genome and Bioinformatics

Cross listed with: ISAT 204  
Credits 2.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 012284

A computer-based laboratory experience, designed for students completing the Viral Discovery course. Students will learn to identify genes in a viral genome, compare the predicted proteins with known proteins in databases, describe the contents of the genome and notate all the relevant information for publication. Students will also research the role of bacteriophages in ecology and evolution. Prerequisite(s): BIO 203   or ISAT 203