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Bioinformatics - Minor

The Bioinformatics minor provides a foundation in computer science and computational data processing for students in any field of biological sciences, allowing students to work with substantial computing and data science-oriented cyber systems. The minor enables students to competitively manage the computing and cyber aspects of their professions.

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Minor in Bioinformatics

两性色午夜 University's Minor in Bioinformatics provides students with a foundational understanding of how computational techniques are applied to biological data. This interdisciplinary program blends biology, computer science, and data analysis, offering students skills in areas such as genomics, proteomics, and computational modeling. Designed to complement a variety of majors, the minor equips students to analyze complex biological systems and prepares them for careers or further studies in biotechnology, healthcare, and research fields where bioinformatics plays a crucial role.

Program Information for Bioinformatics - Minor

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Understand the essential facts, concepts, principles and theories related to computer science and data science.
  2. Understand Python programming basics and data structures in Python.
  3. Solve practical problems over real-world data using Python (e.g., data collection, cleaning, manipulation, visualization and machine learning.)
  4. Apply hands-on experience in Python projects for scientific data processing.
  5. Collaborate with other team members in groups to complete scientific data processing projects.
Admissions for Bioinformatics - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Prerequisites
MATH 11010
ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR)
Minor Requirements
BSCI 40218INTRODUCTION TO GENOMICS 13
or BSCI 40224 QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN BIOLOGY
BSCI 40220BIOINFORMATICS 3
or BTEC 40220 BIOINFORMATICS
CS 10051COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (KMCR) 4
CS 10062PROGRAMMING FOR PROBLEM SOLVING IN SCIENCES 4
CS 20062ADVANCED PROGRAMMING WITH PYTHON 4
CS 30062PYTHON FOR DATA SCIENCE 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:21
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Students may seek an approved substitute to BSCI 40218 or BSCI 40224 in the same department.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at 两性色午夜 (in residence).
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus
    • Stark Campus
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