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2023-2024 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CMBI 6622 - Database Systems for Biological Research


Prerequisite: undergraduate molecular biology or biochemistry or consent of the instructor. This course introduces the student to the design, use, and application of database management systems in biological research. Topics include the relational data model, database design, structured query language and common database architectures typically used in life sciences research. Emphasis is on problems common to bioinformatics, including techniques for handling large quantities of data, integration of multiple data sets and analysis of genetic data. Laboratory fee. 3 credits.