MSIS 662 - The Information of Biotech

Unit(s): 3

Surveys the creation, storage and analysis needs of the information generated by the biotech industry, including the data collection requirements of Phase I, II & III clinical trials, the information requirements for drug and device submissions to the FDA, the EU, and other agencies on the global landscape, the digital representation of DNA, and the biotech computer applications available from major software/hardware manufacturers, including Dell, Intel, Google, Oracle and Microsoft. Professionals from the biotechnology field will present on a variety of topics.Course References include:Putting the Pieces Together: Genomics, Proteomics & Bioinformatics, International BIO Organization, Manufacturers/service-provider’s technical materials. MSIS students will have a ‘hands-on’ experience programming DNA micro-arrays courtesy of the NSF-funded Bio-Link, housed at UCSF.

Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate; Field of study restricted to Information Systems Major
School of Management