Computer Science - Bioinformatics (CSBI) - Concentration

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72 credits

2.5 GPA required.

C grade or better required in major courses.

The Bioinformatics concentration prepares students to integrate computational, biological, and analytical methods to analyze complex biological data and develop solutions for research, healthcare, and biotechnology applications.

Computer Science Core (35 credits)

CS 234 - Algorithms and Problem-Solving I (4 credits)
CS 250 - Algorithms and Problem-Solving II (4 credits)
CS 275 - Mathematical Foundations of Algorithms (4 credits)
◎ CS 313 - Networking and Security (4 credits)
◆ CS 341 - Data Structures (4 credits)
CS 375 - Computer Systems (4 credits)
△ CS 385 - Applied Database Management Systems (4 credits)
△ CS 410 - Software Engineering (4 credits)
STAT 210 - Statistics (3 credits)

Bioinformatics Concentration (37 credits)

Electives (17 credits)

Computer Science (9 credits)

Students can choose CS 101 along with any CS 300-400 level courses.

Only 3 credits of CS 491 will count for electives.

Biology and Chemistry (8 credits)

Students can choose any 200-level BIOL or CHEM prefix course.

Students are strongly encouraged to consider taking CHEM 210 or CHEM 212 .

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◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement