BIO-105 • Institute of Health & Biomedical Sciences

The Message Studies

Next-generation sequencing alignment algorithms, variant calling, phylogenetic trees, and structural biology prediction.

Credits: 4 Semester Hours Level: Postgraduate Faculty: Prof. Elena Rostova, M.D., Ph.D.

Course Overview & Syllabus

An introduction to the algorithms powering modern molecular genetics. Explore sequence alignment (Smith-Waterman, Burrows-Wheeler Transform), genome assembly via de Bruijn graphs, single-cell RNA sequencing, and AlphaFold-style protein structure prediction.

Curriculum Modules & Lessons

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Free Open Courseware

Official semester registration. Includes gradebook access, professor feedback, and accredited certificate.

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