Department of chemistry & biochemistry
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bioinformatics minor
a minor in bioinformatics could have a significant benefit if you wish to major in a discipline other than bioinformatics but want to have documented achievement in this exciting, cutting-edge area. students majoring in biological science, biochemistry, health science, medical laboratory science, pharmacology, and pharmacy would benefit from a bioinformatics minor.
Coursework & Duration
prerequisite courses:
course number | course name | credits |
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ch 101/ch 102 |
general chemistry i and ii or principles of chemistry i and ii |
3 credits each |
ch 103/ch 104 or ch 113/ch 114 |
general chemistry laboratory i and ii or principles of chemistry laboratory i and ii |
1 credit each |
ma 107 and ma 110 | precalculus and general calculus note: ma 122 - calculus i may be substituted for ma 110 |
3 credits each |
ch 201/ch 202 |
organic chemistry i and ii or principles of organic chemistry i and ii |
3 credits each |
ch 203/ch 204 |
organic chemistry laboratory i and ii or principles of organic chemistry laboratory i and ii |
1 credit each |
required courses:
course number | course name | credits |
---|---|---|
bi 425 | bioinformatic computing | 3 credits |
bi 450 | bioinformatics i | 3 credits |
ch340 or ch 341 or ch 346 |
molecular structure in biochemistry or survey of biochemistry or biochemistry |
3 credits each |
cs 201 | computer programming i | 3 credits |
st 310 | introduction to biostatistics | 3 credits |
elective courses (3 or more credits):
course number | course name | credits |
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bi 395 | independent study in bioinformatics | 1-3 credits |
bi 451 | bioinformatics ii | 3 credits |
bi 465 | microarray technology | 4 credits |
bi 475 | proteomics | 3 credits |
bi 495 | directed research in bioinformatics | 1-3 credits |
notes: bi450 has ch341 as a prerequisites bi 450 is a prerequisite for bi 425, bi 451, bi 465, and bi 475.
Requirements & Expectations
students must complete a minimum of 18 credits (15 credits of required courses and at least 3 credits of elective courses), of which at least 12 credits must be in addition to any courses (required courses or program electives) included in the major curriculum.
interested students should apply to the bioinformatics minor program early in their academic career, usually by the fifth semester of college work, but no later than the end of the drop/add period of the first semester of their last year of didactic work.
contact:
nathan baird, phd, interim department chair
office location:
griffith hall, room 140a
address:
university of the sciences
600 south 43rd street
philadelphia, pa 19104-4495
phone:
215-596-7396
email: