CSc 8540 Advanced Algorithms in
Bioinformatics
Fall Semester,
2008
Computer Number: 84759
Classroom: 321
Time: TR 2-45 pm -- 4-25 pm
Computer Science
Department
Instructor: Dr. Alex Zelikovsky
Office: 1443, 34 Peachtree Str.
Phone: (404) 413 5730
Fax: (815) 642-0052
Email:
Web site: http://www.cs.gsu.edu/~cscazz
Office Hours: 1:30pm – 2:30pm TT
Texts: N.C. Jones and P.A. Pevzner
“An Introduction to Bioinformatics Algorithms,” the MIT Press, 2004 ISBN
0-262-10106-8
Other Refs: T. H. Cormen, C. E. Leiserson and R. L. Rivest “Introduction to
Algorithms,” the MIT Press, 1989 (and later editions)
http://www.cs.tau.ac.il/~rshamir/algmb.html
Course Content: Pairwise/Multiple Sequence
Alignment, Hidden Markov Models, Phylogeny, SNP’s / Haplotypes,
Disease Association, Haplotype Inference, DNA Chips and Gene Networks
Prerequisite: CSc 4520/6520 (Design and
Analysis of Algorithms).
Attendance: You may be dropped if you have more than three
unauthorized absences.
Students are responsible for all the material covered or assigned
Withdrawals: The last day of regular withdrawal.
Course Requirements: Students should attend all classes, regularly
complete all reading, accomplish course (team) project, give a presentation, take tests
Course Grades: course project – 40%, tests-30%, final
exam – 30%
Other Policy: Make-up’s or missed deadlines must be arranged prior, and will
be allowed only at the discretion of the instructor.