This subproject is one of many research subprojects utilizing the resources provided by a Center grant funded by NIH/NCRR. The subproject and investigator (PI) may have received primary funding from another NIH source, and thus could be represented in other CRISP entries. The institution listed is for the Center, which is not necessarily the institution for the investigator. Objectives The primary objective of the project is curriculum redesign and course development at the Computer Science and Information Systems Department of Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) intended to improve preparation of biomedical researchers and practitioners. This research conceived as a first step aimed at comprehensive revision of the existing SWOSU curriculum to meet the goals defined by the BIO 2010 developed by the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences (NRC). Methodology and Implementation The major methodological objective is to prepare bio students to use information technology in general and data/knowledge management tools in particular. Therefore, the thrust of the study is to integrate cutting edge data modeling, knowledge management, and decision support technologies with laboratory experience using Medline, Genbank, and other biological databases. The implementation steps would include: Modifying the content of the existing Computer Science courses Development of the new Computer Science courses Development and incorporation of focused modules into the existing biomedical courses Development of assessment criteria and evaluation tools for new courses. The intended practical outcome of the proposed study is two-fold: Development of Bioinformatics Certificate Program Comprehensive integration of the entire SWOSU curriculum in order to enhance new progressive teaching and research environment.
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