Apply Computational Techniques to Molecular Biology Problems
The Bioinformatics Minor provides the basic knowledge of biology and programming needed to work in this area, as well as an understanding of how computational techniques can be used to advance our knowledge of biology and the life sciences.
Bioinformatics, or the application of computational techniques to molecular biology problems, is a fast-growing field of significant importance in both academia and industry. (19 semester hours)
ELIGIBILITY
A minimum 2.0 GPA is required for all courses in this minor. Students must declare the minor by completing a “Change of Major, Minor, Thematic Sequence” form in the BIO, MBI, or CSE office in order to get a transcript notation for the minor.