C2. Summarize key computational concepts, such as algorithms and relational databases, and their applications in the life sciences. To make use of sophisticated software and database tools, students should have a basic understanding of the principles upon which these tools are based and should be exposed to how these tools work.
- Explain the underlying algorithm(s) employed in sequence alignment (e.g., BLAST).
- Modify software parameters to achieve biologically meaningful results.
- Explain how data are organized in relational databases (e.g., NCBI and model organisms
databases).