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.
Program Requirements | View MAP
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.