Program Distribution Requirements for the Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Major
Mathematics (Minimum 5/3 Units)
Mathematics must include 3/3 unit of differential and integral calculus and statistics. The additional 2/3 unit must be chosen from linear algebra, statistics, probability, calculus, and differential equations.
Computer Science (Minimum 4/3 Units)
Computer Science must include 2/3 unit of introductory programming and 2/3 unit of discrete math and algorithms.
Biology (Minimum 5/3 Units)
Biology must include cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, and 1/3 unit BB 2000-level laboratory.
Chemistry (Minimum 4/3 Units)
Chemistry must include 2/3 unit of general chemistry and 2/3 unit of organic chemistry.
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (Minimum 3/3 Units)
Chosen from BCB interdisciplinary courses.
Social Implications (Minimum 1/3 Units)
Advanced Disciplinary Courses (Minimum 6/3 Units)
Chosen from advanced courses in MA, CS, BB, or CH listed below. At least one unit must be within one area (MA, CS, or BB/CH). At least one unit must be at the 4000 level (may be in different areas).
Advanced Courses in BB/CH
Any BB 3000/4000 level course or CH 4000 level Biochemistry course.