Bioinformatics Program
Bioinformatics is the science of storing, extracting,organizing, analyzing, interpreting and utilizing information. The approaches to the discipline of bioinformatics incorporate expertise from the biological sciences, computer science and mathematics. The major in bioinformatics is designed for students interested in molecular biology and genetics, information technologies and computer science. Bioinformaticists are involved in the analysis of the human genome, identification of targets for drug discovery, development of new algorithms and analysis methods, the study of structural and functional relationships, and molecular evolution.
Goals for the Major
In successfully completing a major in bioinformatics, students must demonstrate:
- knowledge and awareness of the basic principles and concepts of biology, computer science and mathematics.
- the ability to effectively apply existing software to extract information from large databases and use this information in computer modeling.
- problem solving skills, including the ability to develop new algorithms and analysis methods.
- understanding of the intersection of life and information sciences, the core of shared concepts, language and skills.
- the ability to speak the language of structure-function relationships, information theory, gene expression, and database query.
Admissions
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