UC Berkeley Extension Meets Demand for Interdisciplinary Bioinformatics Education.News Editors BERKELEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 22, 2002 The emerging field of bioinformatics is a complex hybrid of two distinct scientific disciplines, life sciences and computer technology, focusing on computer-based algorithms, analysis algorithms, analysis of Basic computer-science discipline that aids in the development of effective programs. Analysis of algorithms provides proof of the correctness of algorithms, allows for the accurate prediction of program performance, and can be used as a measure of and processing of genetic information. Although the demand for continuing education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). in bioinformatics is booming as the field coalesces, it can be difficult to find a curricula that fulfills the needs of students from both disciplines. UC Berkeley Extension's bioinformatics program is responding to this need with a range of courses tailored to aspects of each -- courses that introduce technical personnel to biology fundamentals and vice versa VICE VERSA. On the contrary; on opposite sides. , as well as more in-depth courses focusing on areas of specialization in each field. A new professional sequence for scientific researchers, computer engineers or computational specialists is planned for spring of 2003. "Extension's bioinformatics courses will aid those computationalists and scientists who want to succeed in this field by providing them with the necessary computer knowledge and biology background," said academic director Dr. C was a fictional scientist from the TV series Cro. She and her companion, Mike, went to the Arctic and thawed out a mammoth, who could talk. That mammoth now tells stories of life in the stone age with his friend, Cro, and his fellow mammoths. . J. Chee. This fall, computer technology specialists can take "Introduction to Computational Biology Not to be confused with Biologically-inspired computing. Computational biology is an interdisciplinary field that applies the techniques of computer science, applied mathematics, and statistics to address problems inspired by biology. and Bioinformatics for Technical Professionals" and "Data Analysis for Molecular Sequence Analysis." Two new courses will be offered in spring: "Algorithms in Microarray Data Analysis" and "Algorithms in Biomolecular Sequence Analysis." "Introduction to Computational Biology and Bioinformatics for Technical Professionals" (Nov. 15), a new course, introduces computer professionals and biomedical bi·o·med·i·cal adj. 1. Of or relating to biomedicine. 2. Of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical sciences. researchers to molecular biological concepts in bioinformatics and highlights the computational tools of modern biology. Participants learn about the molecular components of a cell and their interactions, followed by an in-depth tour of computational tools related to these components: DNA DNA: see nucleic acid. DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid One of two types of nucleic acid (the other is RNA); a complex organic compound found in all living cells and many viruses. It is the chemical substance of genes. (DNA sequencing DNA sequencing The determination of the sequence of nucleotides in a sample of DNA. , DNA analysis DNA analysis Any technique used to analyze genes and DNA. See Chromosome walking, DNA fingerprinting, Footprinting, In situ hybridization, Jeffries' probe, Jumping libraries, PCR, RFLP analysis, Southern blot hybridization. , gene finding, genome annotations), proteins (protein structures, structure and function predictions) and genomes (evolutionary relationships, genome-wide analysis tools). "Data Analysis for Molecular Sequence Analysis" (Oct. 4) introduces bioinformaticians and other technical personnel to methods of data analysis and their applications to biological sequence analysis. Topics covered include probability distributions Many probability distributions are so important in theory or applications that they have been given specific names. Discrete distributions With finite support
A statistical technique that identifies clusters of stocks whose returns are highly correlated within each cluster and relatively uncorrelated across clusters. Cluster analysis has identified groupings such as growth, cyclical, stable, and energy stocks. and sequence analysis. For more information about bioinformatics courses, call 510/642-4151. To enroll, call 510/642-4111 or enroll online at www.unex.berkeley.edu. UC Berkeley Extension was founded in 1891 as the continuing education branch of the University of California, Berkeley The University of California, Berkeley is a public research university located in Berkeley, California, United States. Commonly referred to as UC Berkeley, Berkeley and Cal . Today Extension offers more than 3,000 courses each year, including online courses, along with more than 35 certificate programs and customized contract training. Extension hosts free career nights this fall for programs ranging from art studio to telecommunications. For a free UC Berkeley Extension fall catalog, call toll-free 1-888-UC-SMART (888/827-6278) or visit Extension's Web site at www.unex.berkeley.edu. CALENDAR LISTINGS: Oct. 4: "Data Analysis for Molecular Sequence Analysis" -- daylong UC Berkeley Extension course, Friday, Oct. 4, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., UC Berkeley Extension Peninsula Center, 1991 Broadway, Redwood City; fee: $395. To register, call 510/642-4111 or register online at www.unex.berkeley.edu. Oct. 12: "The Genome and Beyond: Functional Genomics and Proteomics" -- 2-session UC Berkeley Extension course, Saturdays, Oct. 12 and 19, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., UC Berkeley Extension Downtown Center, 425 Market St., 8th Floor (enter on Fremont St.); fee: $295. To register, call 510/642-4111 or register online at www.unex.berkeley.edu. Oct. 25: "Protein Structure Databases and Tools: A User's Guide" -- 3-session UC Berkeley Extension course, Fridays, Oct. 25-Nov. 8, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., UC Berkeley Extension Peninsula Center, 1991 Broadway, Redwood City; fee: $395. To register, call 510/642-4111 or register online at www.unex.berkeley.edu. Nov. 15: "Computational Methods in Protein Structure Analysis" -- 2-session UC Berkeley Extension course, Fridays, Nov. 15 and 22, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., UC Berkeley Extension Peninsula Center, 1991 Broadway, Redwood City; fee: $395. To register, call 510/642-4111 or register online at www.unex.berkeley.edu. Nov. 15: "Introduction to Computational Biology and Bioinformatics for Technical Professionals" -- daylong UC Berkeley Extension course, Friday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., UC Berkeley Extension, Berkeley; fee: $395. To register, call 510/642-4111 or register online at www.unex.berkeley.edu. UC Berkeley Extension press releases are online at www.unex.berkeley.edu. |
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