Quarter: Spring 2000
This course introduces the scientist to Bioinformatics, which uses computer databases to store, retrieve and assist in understanding biological information. The human genome-sequencing project will lead to a preliminary description or sequencing of all genes in a variety of organisms, including humans. Gene sequences are the codes, which direct the production of proteins that in turn regulate all life processes. The student will be shown how these sequences can lead to a much fuller understanding of many biological processes allowing pharmaceutical companies to determine if particular drugs are applicable to all patients. Examples will be presented to the student of how Bioinformatics as a drug discovery tool will, dramatically increase the number of potential biological target for a drug's action (which is almost always a protein) to be identified and studied for drug development.
Instructor: Helge Weissig; Technical Project Manager, Protein Data Bank at the UCSD San Diego Supercomputer Center.
Section ID:
023799
Course:
40039
Time/Date:
Sa,9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., 6/3/2000 - 6/10/2000
(2 mtgs )
Location:
Rm. 131, UCSD Extension Complex (campus map)
Credit:
1.5 Units
Fee:
$395.
No Refund after:
June 2
No visitors permitted.
| 1st Session | |
| Lecture: | HTML, Notes (PDF, 354 kb), Handouts (PDF, 266 kb) |
| References: | Bioinformatics - Introduction; M. Gerstein, Yale |
| Bioinformatics - Sequence; M. Gerstein, Yale | |
| materials provided by M. Evans (previous instructor) | |
| Additional Material: | Genetic Analysis Tools on the Internet |
| 2nd Session | |
| Lecture: | morning session: HTML page afternoon session (powerpoint slides): HTML , Notes (PDF, 282 kb), Handouts (PDF, 157 kb) |
| References: | SQL for Dummies; A.G. Taylor, IDG Books Worldwide; ISBN: 076450105 - very nice introduction to SQL |
| Using SQL; R. Colburn, QUE; ISBN: 078971974 - intermediate to advanced level and very thorough! Provides many examples for different RDBMs. | |
| Web Developers Virtual Library: Databases | |
| Additional Bioinformatics Information Resources | |
| A list of useful Bioinformatics books | |
| Further reading materials | |
| Links | |
| The Final Exam (due on Friday, June 16, 2000 by 5 pm) | |