Bio-Informatics – Overview

The science of Bioinformatics is the melding of molecular biology with computer science, which is essential to the use of genomic information in understanding human diseases and in the identification of new molecular targets for drug discovery. It is in recognition of this that the under graduate degree in Bioinformatics with a duration of 8 semesters has been introduced. This curriculum provides an overall enhancement of information in sequence analysis, molecular modeling, drug designing, virtual screening and docking. The engineers with expertise in the Bioinformatics area have career and research opportunities all over the world in various fields like biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences, industries, hospitals and research institutions    

Program Objective

Bioinformatics is a marriage between computational and biological sciences, the most influential scientific fields in the current scenario.

 1.      To create an ability to absorb and integrate novel concepts, strong problem-solving skills and well-developed practical proficiencies in the area of biological and computer science.

2.      To develop information resources and create database on biological sciences and relevant information handling tools and techniques.

3.      To establish a link among scientists in organizations involved in R & D and manufacturing activities in biomedicine.

Program Highlights:

• Modeling and Simulation
• Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing Techniques
• Micro Array and Data Analysis
• Visual Programming
• Machine Learning Approach in Bioinformatics
• Hands-on training in Software Creation and Development
• Encouragement to students to undergo industry internship through the ISA fellowship and through industry institution interaction programmes