Introduction to Bioinformatics - Softcover

Lesk, Arthur M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199251967 ISBN 13: 9780199251964

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2002

Synopsis

Introduction to Bioinformatics by Arthur Lesk is a timely and much-needed textbook which provides an accessible and thorough introduction to a subject which is becoming a fundamental part of biological science today. As a pioneer of the use of bioinformatics techniques in research, Dr Lesk brings unrivalled experience and expertise to the study of this field. The aim of the book is to generate an understanding of the biological background of bioinformatics, and to integrate this with an introduction to the use of computational skills. Without describing computer science or sophisticated programming skills in detail, the book supports and encourages the application of the many powerful computational tools of bioinformatics in a way that is both relevant to and stimulating for the reader.

The book contains numerous problems and innovative Weblems (for Web-based Problems) to encourage students to engage with the subject and with the accompanying web site and to develop a working understanding and appreciation of the power of bioinformatics as a research tool.

Web site www.oup.co.uk/best.textbooks/biochemistry/bioinf/

About this title

About the Author

Arthur Lesk, Senior Research Associate at Readership Rank, Department of Haematology, University of Cambridge.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199251967
• ISBN 13: 9780199251964
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320