A bioinformatics track with outreach components

ABSTRACT

Bioinformatics is a discipline that uses computational tools and computer technologies to model, analyze, present, and visualize biological data. In this paper, we discuss the design of a bioinformatics track within the computer science curriculum at Winona State University's Rochester campus. We also developed a bioinformatics course and used it as a mechanism for computer science outreach. Our outreach program is designed to target 6th to 12^th grade science teachers and help them develop K-12 science projects with bioinformatics components.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION
      K.3.2 Computer and Information Science Education
          Subjects: Computer science education

Additional Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION
      K.3.2 Computer and Information Science Education
          Subjects: Curriculum

General Terms:
Design

Keywords:
K-12 teachers, bioinformatics, outreach