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BME 481

Bioinformatics Laboratory

Biomedical Eng - Engineering

2 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.59
Easiness
4.00
Total regs
106

Grade Distribution

Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA
3.59
A
81.7%
85
B
11.5%
12
C
1.9%
2
D
1.0%
1
F
1.9%
2
W
1.9%
2
A–F + W
104
Other outcomes
2
All registrations
106

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.59
Easiness
4.00
C or better
97.1%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
98.0%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
1.9%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
104
A–F and W outcomes

BME 481 by Professor

Ranked by historical GPA for 2024SP–2026SP · A–F outcomes only · minimum 20 graded outcomes

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Lin, Meishan
3.80
RMP
3.0
4 reviews
Graded
46
Total regs
48
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Teaches students how to use bioinformatics tools, including sequence alignment methods such as Blast, Fasta, and Pfam, as well as structural bioinformatics tools, such as Rasmol and CastP. Course Information: Extensive computer use required. Previously listed as BIOE 481. Credit is not given for BME 481 if the student has credit in BIOE 481. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in BME 480 or Credit in BIOE 480; and senior standing or above.

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