Computational Biology Syllabus (Tentative!)

 

Course Name:

Computational Biology

Course Numbers:

SYCS 474, CRN 12173, Sec 01

Times:

MWF 8:10-9:00 am(changed to 12:10!)

Professor:

Dr. Kathleen M. Kaplan

Assistant Professor, Dept. of Systems and Computer Science, (202)-806-7286

Office:Mackey Building Room B40B

[email protected], https://www.imappl.org/~kaplan

Course web-site:

https://www.imappl.org/~kaplan/spring03/compbio/compbio.html

Textbooks:
  • Introduction to Computational Molecular Biology, by Joao Setubal and Joao Meidanis, Brooks/Cole Publishing Company. ISBN 0-534-95262-3, copyright 1997. [ICMB]
  • The Cartoon Guide to Genetics, by Larry Gonick, Mark Wheelis (Contributor), Harperperennial Library.
  • DNA for Beginners, by Israel Rosenfield, Edward Ziff, and Borin Van Loon, Writers and Readers Documentary Comic Book. ISBN: 0-863-16023-9

 

Handouts

Other reading material will be assigned in the course.

 

Class Attendance

Class Attendance is expected.The course is very fast-paced and will not be slowed for those not attending.

 

Project

Students will be given a project to work on throughout the semester.The project will consist of research, report, and presentation. Updates throughout the semester may be required.More information on the specific project, updates, and due dates will be given at a later date.

 

Programs/Homework/Assignments

Homework will be assigned throughout the semester.It is due at the beginning of class on the due-date.Any homework not submitted at this time will be given an automatic zero.

 

Quizzes

Students in Computational Biology can expect quizzes frequently.Quizzes may not be announced in advance.A missed quiz is a zero and no make-up quizzes will be given.

 

Exams

There will be a midterm exam and a final exam.The midterm exam will be worth 25% of the course grade.The final exam is worth 30% of the course grade and is cumulative. Specifications for both exams will be given prior to the exam dates.

 

Academic Dishonesty
Academic Dishonesty, i.e., cheating, will not be tolerated in this course.Any instances of cheating will result in, at the very least, a zero for the assignment/exam/etc. and notification to all necessary officials.

 

Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990

If you want to be identified as a person with a disability and need special accommodations, please make an appointment to see Dr. Kaplan.

 

Grading

Quizzes/Games

15%

Midterm

20%

Programs/Homework/Assignments

15%

Project

20%

Final

30%