Engineering Biomedical Information (From Bioinformatics to Biosurveillance) OpenCourseWare: Free Online Graduate Level Course by MIT
'Engineering Biomedical Information: From Bioinformatics to Biosurveillance' is a free graduate-level OpenCourseWare offered by MIT. The course provides students with an overview of genomics and the applications of bioinformatics, which is the confluence of computer science and biomedical research and applications. The course is intended for graduate students studying a healthcare or scientific discipline and healthcare professionals interested in remaining abreast of advances in this fascinating field.
Engineering Biomedical Information: From Bioinformatics to Biosurveillance: Course Specifics
| Degree Level | Free | Audio | Video | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Lectures/Notes | Study Materials | Tests/Quizzes |
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| Yes | Yes | No |
Engineering Biomedical Information: From Bioinformatics to Biosurveillance: Course Description
This OpenCourseWare is an introductory course in bioinformatics as it relates to the intersection of computer science and biomedical research. Genetics and the human genome are a central theme in the course, but telemedicine and medical decision making are also covered. The course also focuses on professional issues, including patient confidentiality and public health. As a primer, students receive an overview of genomics and the other topics needed to fully grasp the concepts and applications of bioinformatics. Professors Isaac Kohane and Marco Ramoni of MIT teach this lecture-based course. Students are encouraged to refer to the textbook, Medical Informatics: Computer Applications in Health Care and Biomedicine, by Gio Wiederhold, and Lawrence M. Fagan.
Extensive lecture notes, a list of readings and two homework assignments are available for download. If you're interested in taking this free course or wish to learn more, visit the engineering biomedical information course page.
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