Establish Instructional Parameters

What topics are to be taught?

     sequence analysis            molecular modelling
     software solutions           molecular visualization
     combinations thereof

Who is the course aimed at?

     undergraduate students       graduate students
     upper level undergraduate
          students

At what instructional level will the course be taught?

      exposure          hands on          training

How will it be structured?

     lecture                      Internet use
     lecture/computer             local computing 
          laboratory sessions          resources

What software will be used?

     licensing restrictions
     commercial or public domain

What hardware will be used?

     personal computers           graphics workstations
     multi-user platforms         combinations thereof