Computer Science Bioinformatics Concentration, B.A.

The Bioinformatics concentration, B.A. program was added in 2017. The B.A. in Computer Science with concentration in Bioinformatics requires a compact set of a computer science core courses (15 credit hours). Additionally, the program requires 14 credit hours of related work with courses in the fields of biology and chemistry, and 27-29 credit hours in Bioinformatics concentration courses. The emphasis in the B.A. program is less theoretical/mathematical, and more on the applied side of computing.

Students in the Bioinformatics concentration are introduced to the collection, informatics analysis and interpretation of data derived from genomic and biological macromolecular investigations. Students will receive training in up-to-date methods for data handling and interpretation while developing an understanding of critical issues in bioinformatics research design, statistical data analysis, and the application of genomics domain knowledge. This program presents up-to-date methods for data handling and interpretation while developing an understanding of critical issues in bioinformatics research design, statistical data analysis, and the application of genomics domain knowledge.

Program Contacts:

College of Computing and Informatics Academic Advisors

In order to declare or change your Computer Science, B.A. concentration, students can contact Lauren Slane or Kevin Parsons.

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