Biochem 660: Molecular Graphics (mod)
Fall semesters, 1 cr (part of 2 cr course)
BNMC Computer lab, 1240 Biotech Bld

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Biochemistry
UW Graduate School
Inst. for Molecular Virology
UW-Madison

Course description

This module is part of Biochemistry 660, Biochemical Techniques, a required element in the IPiB Graduate Degree curriculum. Mid-semester during 660, the class will spend four to five 3hr periods in the BNMC Computer Lab with instructors. The topics are designed to familiarize students with useful computational methods in molecular graphics, presentation graphics, publication graphics and basic elements of bioinformatics.

The required lab periods include hands-on instruction in: PyMol, RasMol, VMD, DeepView (Swiss PDB Viewer), QuickTime, Illustrator, Photoshop, and PowerPoint. An additional afternoon or evening session will evaluate student posters that result from the lab sessions.

This 660 module may NOT be taken separately. Student performance in this module is worth 1 cr of the 2 cr 660 grade. Computer lab sessions are usually held 5:00 - 8:00 PM during a 3-4 week period, mid-semester. Check "Current Syllabus" for specific dates and times

 

ENROLLMENT LIMIT OF 30 STUDENTS

Course Materials

Current Syllabus
2007
Previous Syllabi
'04, '05, '06
Class Links
Tutorials
Files and Resources
Instructors
Ann Palmenberg,
Jean-Yves Sgro,
Marchel Hill,
Adam Steinberg

Other Materials

For Current Year
Lab Book
Lectures
Assignments
Grading Requirements

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