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BioInformatics Specialization Courses
Description: The IT specialization in Bioinformatics combines aspects of biology and computing disciplines. In this specialization, students will study biological fundamentals, computer science, and mathematics. Students will learn how to use algorithms and statistics to analyze potential relationships between data sets. This specialization can lead to careers in biotechnology or within the pharmaceutical industry.
Potential careers for students interested in Bioinformatics:
Biotechnology. IT positions within pharmaceutical companies
Choose 9 courses for the Specialization
Students can use the final 3 courses toward CCS Electives if they are 300/400 level courses within the College of Computing Sciences
|
Course ID |
Course Name |
Normally Offered |
Pre-requisites |
| BNFO 135 | Programming for Bioinformatics | Fall and Spring | None |
| BNFO 136 | Programming for Bioinformatics II | Fall and Spring | None |
| BNFO 240 | Principles of Bioinformatics | BNFO 135 and BNFO 136 | |
| BNFO 340 | Data Analysis for Bioinformatics | Once a year | BNFO 135, Probability and Statistics |
| BNFO 482 | Data Mining in Bioinformatics | Once a year | BNFO 136 |
| CHEM 125 | General Chemistry I | Fall and Spring | None |
| CS 241 | Foundations of CS | Fall | Math 111, Math 112, IT 102 |
| R 120-352 | Genetics | Spring | R 102-301 and R 120-302 lab |
| R 120-201 & R 120-202 |
Foundations of Biology and Lab | Spring |
R 120-101,
R 120-102 and CHEM 125 |
| CHEM 126 & CHEM 124 |
General Chemistry II and Lab | Fall and Spring | CHEM 125 |
| R 120-356 | Molecular Biology | Fall ONLY | R 201-201 |
| MATH 337 | Linear Algebra | Fall and Spring | Math 112 |
| CHEM 243 | Organic Chemistry | Fall and Spring | CHEM 126 |
Math Requirements:
Pre-calc: Math 099, Math 108, Math 109
Calc I: Math 111
Calc II: Math 112
Prob and Stat: Math 105 or 333
Science Requirements:
Students should take R 120-101 and R 120-102 General Biology I and II complete the Science GUR requirements
Specialization Substitutions:
Courses in the Specialization may be substituted in consultation with the advisor.