Biology: Bioinformatics (B.S.)

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This degree will help students to analyze genetic sequence to identify patterns of gene expression and function, patient records to identify health care trends and treatments, pharmaceutical libraries to identify promising drug therapies, and ecological data to inform global warming discussions. 
 
The combination of math and computer skills with knowledge of genetics and molecular biology is in high demand with excellent job outlook and good earning potential. This emphasis will prepare students to pursue graduate studies in genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, and bioinformatics. The emphasis will also prepare students for immediate employment as bioinformatics technicians.

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## Highlighted Career Paths

Graduates with a degree in Biology, with an emphasis in Bioinformatics, have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.

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Bioinformatics Scientist

By utilizing tools obtained through studying in the bioinformatics fields, a scientist harnesses computer science, mathematics, physics, and biology to successfully perform duties. These skills help in researching the functionality of genomic data, interpreting, and managing information.

Genomics scientist

A genomics scientist focuses on the structure, function, evolution, mapping, and editing of genomes. This is done through researching and categorizing information on the bioinformatics level.

Microbiologist

Microbiologists use skills to categorize, input information, and study microorganisms including virology, bacteriology, protistology, and many others. Skills within this field including obtaining, managing, testing, and calculating necessary changes for research.

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## Highlighted Courses

Develop computational and analytical skills through courses in genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, statistics, programming, data mining, and bioinformatics applications to prepare for research, graduate studies, or careers as bioinformatics technicians.

Introduction to Programming

CSE 110

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Programming with Functions

CSE 111

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Introduction to Databases

ITM 111

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Data Science Programming

DS 250

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Data Wrangling and Visualization

DS 350

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Cell and Molecular Biology

BIO 376

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Bioinformatics

BIO 382

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Intermediate Statistics

MATH 325

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Experimental Design

MATH 326

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