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BS in Bioinformatics (63 hours*)


Program Objectives

Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary program offering substantial training in both the biological sciences and the physical and mathematical sciences, with an emphasis on computer programming coupled with genetics and molecular biology. Students are expected to acquire programming, databasing, and operating system skills coupled with a foundation in mathematics and statistics. In addition, students will receive broad training in the basic concepts of biology and chemistry. Students attracted to this program have dual interests in math/computer science and biology, and find it an exceptional option for their broad interests.


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  1. Complete the following:
      BIO 265
      BIO 265

                : (Bio-MMBio-PWS) Genomics.

      BIO 365
      BIO 365

                : Computational Biology.

      BIO 370
      BIO 370

                : Bioethics.

      BIO 420
      BIO 420

                : Evolutionary Biology.

      BIO 421
      BIO 421

                : Evolutionary Biology Laboratory.

      BIO 465
      BIO 465

                : Bioinformatics.

      MMBIO 240
      MMBIO 240

                  : Molecular Biology.

      PDBIO 120 : Science of Biology. (2:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      PDBIO 120 : Science of Biology. (2:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, Sp, Su; Honors also.
      DESCRIPTION: General biology course designed for biological science majors, emphasizing the scientific method, cell theory, biochemical unity, the Central Dogma, bioenergetics, reproduction, and evolutionary theory.


      PWS 340
      PWS 340

                : Genetics.

  2. Complete the following:
      C S 142
      C S 142

                : Introduction to Computer Programming.

      C S 235
      C S 235

                : Data Structures and Algorithms.

      C S 236
      C S 236

                : Discrete Structures.

      C S 240
      C S 240

                : Advanced Programming Concepts.

      CHEM 105
      CHEM 105

                 : General College Chemistry.

      CHEM 106
      CHEM 106

                 : General College Chemistry.

      CHEM 351
      CHEM 351

                 : Organic Chemistry.

      MATH 112 : Calculus 1. (4:5:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, Sp, Su
      PREREQUISITE: Math 110 and 111 or equivalent.
      DESCRIPTION: Differential and integral calculus: limits; continuity; the derivative and applications; extrema; the definite integral; fundamental theorem of calculus; L'Hopital's rule.
      NOTE: Honors also.


      MATH 113 : Calculus 2. (4:5:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, Sp, Su
      PREREQUISITE: Math 112 or equivalent.
      DESCRIPTION: Techniques and applications of integration; sequences, series, convergence tests, power series; parametric equations; polar coordinates.
      NOTE: Honors also.


  3. Complete one introductory statistics course:
      STAT 221 : Principles of Statistics. (3:3:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      STAT 221 : Principles of Statistics. (3:3:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, Sp, Su
      PREREQUISITE: Math 110 or equivalent.
      DESCRIPTION: Stemplots, boxplots, histograms, scatterplots; central tendency, variability; confidence intervals and hypothesis testing involving one and two means and proportions; contingency tables, regression; computer package.
      NOTE: Honors and Independent Study also.


      STAT 321
      STAT 321

                 : Elements of Mathematical Statistics.

      STAT 331
      STAT 331

                 : Introduction to Bayesian Statistics.

      STAT 332
      STAT 332

                 : Quality Improvement for Industry.

  4. Complete one advanced statistics course not previously taken:
      STAT 331
      STAT 331

                 : Introduction to Bayesian Statistics.

      STAT 332
      STAT 332

                 : Quality Improvement for Industry.

      STAT 336
      STAT 336

                 : Statistical Methods 1.

      STAT 421
      STAT 421

                 : Introduction to Probability and Statistical Theory.

  5. With approval of a faculty advisor, complete 6 hours from upper-division electives in computer science, chemistry, mathematics, statistics, or biology.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.



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