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Bioinformatics - B.S.

CIP Code

26.1103

Dr. Lei Qian, Discipline Coordinator

A program that focuses on the application of computer-based technologies and services to biological, biomedical, and biotechnology research. Includes instruction in algorithms, network architecture, principles of software design, human interface design, usability studies, search strategies, database management and data mining, digital image processing, computer graphics and animation, CAD, computer programming, and applications to experimental design and analysis and to specific quantitative, modeling, and analytical studies in the various biological specializations.

Requirements

The CORE Curriculum provides broad understanding of cultures, history, and the development of effective communication skills that are fostered in a liberal arts environment.

In addition to CORE requirements, students take courses in three (3) areas: 1) Natural Science, 2) Computer Science, and 3) Mathematics & Statistics.

Natural Science Courses [28 credits]

There are 28 credits in Natural Science.

BIOL 101GENERAL BIOLOGY I

3
BIOL 101LGENERAL BIOLOGY I LABORATORY

1
BIOL 102GENERAL BIOLOGY II

3
BIOL 102LGENERAL BIOLOGY II LABORATORY

1
CHEM 113GENERAL CHEMISTRY I

3
CHEM 114GENERAL CHEMISTRY II

3
CHEM 233ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I

3
BIOL 350GENETIC PRINCIPLES

3
BIOL 350LGENETIC PRINCIPLES

1

BIOL 360MOLECULAR CELL BIOLOGY

3
BIOL 360LMOLECULAR CELL BIOLOGY LAB

1
Or
NSCI 361BIOCHEMISTRY I

3
NSCI 361LBIOCHEMISTRY I LABORATORY

1
 

Seminar Courses [6 credits]

CSCI 210SOPHOMORE SEMINAR

1
CSCI 310JUNIOR SEMINAR

1
CSCI 411SENIOR SEMINAR I

2
CSCI 412SENIOR SEMINAR II

2
Journal Club courses (NSCI 390 and CSCI 390) can be taken instead of sophomore and junior seminar courses: CSCI 210 and CSCI 310.

Mathematics courses [4 credits]

MATH 120CALCULUS I

4
MATH 121BIOCALCULUS I

4
Students can take MATH 120 or MATH 121.

Statistical Courses [4 credits]

BAD 260APPLIED STATISTICS

4
Or
HSS 280METHODS AND STATISTICS FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

4
Or
NSCI 360STATISTICS

4
Or

Bioinformatics Courses (8 credits)

 
NSCI 285BIOINFORMATICS I

4
NSCI 285LBIOINFORMATICS I LABORATORY

0
 

Suggested Program Plan for Bioinformatics Majors:

First Year, Fall Semester

CSCI 110INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE I

4
CSCI 110LINTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE I LABORATORY

0
Foreign Language
MATH Course
CORE 100NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION SEMINAR

1
CORE 150COMPOSITION I

3

CSCI 110: Python

CSCI 110L: Lab

MATH Course: based on placement

First Year, Spring Semester

CSCI 120INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE II

4
CSCI 120LINTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE II LABORATORY

0
Foreign Language
MATH Course
CORE 120CRITICAL THINKING

2
CORE 160COMPOSITION II

3

CSCI 120: Object Orientation

CSCI 120L: Lab

MATH Course: based on placement

Second Year, Fall Semester

CSCI 241DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS

4
CSCI 210SOPHOMORE SEMINAR

1
Foreign Language
MATH Course
CORE and Electives

Second Year, Spring Semester

Computer Science Elective
Partner Discipline Elective
MATH Course
CORE and Electives

Third Year, Fall Semester

Computer Science Elective
CSCI 311

MATH Course
Partner Discipline Elective
CORE and Electives

Third Year, Spring Semester

Computer Science Elective
Partner Discipline Elective
CSCI 302Junior Seminar II

0.5
Major Electives
CORE and Electives

Fourth Year, Fall Semester

CSCI 411SENIOR SEMINAR I

2
Major Electives
CORE and Electives

Fourth Year, Spring Semester

CSCI 412SENIOR SEMINAR II

2
Major Electives
CORE and Electives

Total Credit Hours: 120