This course focuses on the development of computer skills essential to modern-day laboratory or clinical researchers. Statistical analysis tools and data presentation techniques will be explored using Microsoft Excel, while Microsoft Access will be employed for data integration, organization and storage through the development of databases. Students will survey existing bioinformatics databases and tools, and will examine how to integrate external data sources into their own research. A brief introduction to current trends in computational genomics will also be discussed. No previous computing skills or classwork are required to take this course.