Bioinformatics B.S.
A bioinformatics major prepares students for careers and further education that integrate biology with computer sciences and mathematics. In bioinformatics, large sets of complex biological data are analyzed utilizing computer science and mathematics approaches to form new hypothesis and answer research questions. In the bioinformatics program students will (1) develop a strong knowledge of the foundational concepts of biology, computer sciences, mathematics, and chemistry, (2) develop computational skills relevant to bioinformatics, (3) examine the integration of biological and computational sciences and communicate related scientific information to others, (4) analyze various bioinformatics-related problems by applying algorithms and problem-solving skills, and (5) analyze and evaluate existing bioinformatics data and research to generate predictions and develop conclusions.
120 MINIMUM HOURS
36 UPPER LEVEL HOURS
30 HOURS AT UMHB
Degree Requirements
Academic UMHB Core - 40 hours
See Academic UMHB Core
CHEM 1410 fulfills the Lab Science requirement
MATH 1306 fulfills the Mathematics requirement
Students may also select the Bachelor of Science with Global Emphasis in Foreign Language by taking an additional eight hours in Foreign Language or a Bachelor of Science with Global Emphasis in Study Abroad by taking an additional three hours in a Study Abroad component.
Science Foundation - 6 hours
Lab Science - 4 hours
Research Methods or Internship - 2 hours
Associate Foundation
* Complete a minimum of 60 semester credit hours, including the Academic UMHB Core and Science Foundation, as directed by your Baccalaureate degree.
Bioinformatics Major Required Courses - 62 hours
Biology Required Courses - 19 hours
Mathematics Required Courses - 17 Hours
Computer Science Required Courses - 18 hours
| CISC 1305 | Introduction to Computing | 3 |
| CISC 2315 | Discrete Structures of Computer & Engineering Sciences | 3 |
| CISC 2330 | Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming | 3 |
| CISC 3323 | Algorithms & Data Structures | 3 |
| CISC 4327 | Database Theory and Application | 3 |
| CISC Upper Level Elective (3) | |
Chemistry Required Courses - 8 hours