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 Core – 46-54 hours
see Bachelor of Science Degree - Academic Core
Includes CHEM 1410 and CHEM 1420 as the Lab Science requirement, MATH 1306 as the Mathematics requirement, and 2 hours of BIOL 4185 as the Research Methods or Internship requirement.
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