TABLE 1.

Learning objectives of bioinformatics workshops.

	Learning Objectives
Workshop 1	Understand the kinds of questions that are answered in the field of bioinformatics.
	Describe how BLAST assists in determining gene function.
Workshop 2	Determine the name and function of an unknown genetic sequence, as well as the relevance of that sequence to human health.
	Describe how BLAST assists in finding homologous sequences between species, demonstrating the evolutionary heritage of human genes in other species.