Bioinformatics (BIIN)


BIIN 6000  Introduction to Bioinformatics  (3 credits)  
The application of knowledge gained through previous course work in informatics, information systems, mathematics, medical and/or biological research to the design, development, implementation and evaluation of information systems and analysis methods applied to biomedical data.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1004 and CHEM 2112 which may be taken concurrently; and COSC 2100; and cons. of dept. ch.  
Level of Study: Graduate  
Last four terms offered: 2023 Spring Term, 2021 Spring Term, 2020 Spring Term, 2019 Spring Term  
BIIN 6931  Topics in Bioinformatics  (3 credits)  
Topics vary. Students may enroll more than once as the subject matter changes.
Prerequisite: Cons. of dept. ch.  
Level of Study: Graduate  
BIIN 6947  Medical College of Wisconsin/BIIN-Joint Degree  (1-8 credits)  
Graduate-level course in selected areas of the life sciences offered at Medical College of Wisconsin.
Prerequisite: Cons. of dept. ch.  
Level of Study: Graduate  
Last four terms offered: 2024 Spring Term, 2023 Spring Term, 2021 Fall Term, 2021 Spring Term  
BIIN 6960  Seminar in Bioinformatics  (1-3 credits)  
Seminars in research and development tools and applications designed for M.S. in bioinformatics program.
Level of Study: Graduate  
Last four terms offered: 2020 Fall Term, 2020 Spring Term, 2019 Fall Term, 2008 Spring Term  
BIIN 6980  Practicum in Bioinformatics  (3 credits)  
An opportunity to participate in the practice of research and/or development in the area of bioinformatics.
Prerequisite: Admitted to BIIN program; BIIN 6000; and cons. of dept. ch.  
Level of Study: Graduate  
Last four terms offered: 2024 Summer Term, 2023 Summer Term, 2022 Fall Term, 2022 Summer Term  
BIIN 6995  Independent Study in Bioinformatics  (1-3 credits)  
An in-depth study on a topic or subject matter usually not offered in the established curriculum with faculty and independent of the classroom setting.
Prerequisite: Admitted to BIIN program; cons. of dept. ch.  
Level of Study: Graduate  
Last four terms offered: 2023 Spring Term, 2021 Fall Term, 2019 Spring Term, 2017 Summer Term  
BIIN 6999  Master's Thesis  (1-6 credits)  
S/U grade assessment.
Prerequisite: Cons. of dept. ch.  
Level of Study: Graduate  
Last four terms offered: 2023 Spring Term, 2022 Fall Term, 2021 Summer Term, 2021 Spring Term