BINF 531. Statistical Bioinformatics.
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BINF 531
Statistical Bioinformatics.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Animal Science (Faculty of Agric Environ Sci)
Terms Offered: Winter 2026
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Description
Underlying concepts and techniques for the analyses of large-scale data sets, generated from "omics" platforms (e.g., metagenomics, metabolomics, transcriptomics, etc.), as well as different approaches for working with high-dimensional data. Students will gain experience in such software packages as R and Bioconductor for statistical analysis and data visualization.
- Prerequisites: AEMA 310 or equivalent; LSCI 204, LSCI 211, LSCI 230, or equivalent
- Restriction: Open to U3 students and above
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