Core Curriculum
Below are the course listings and descriptions that combine to make up a total of 20 core credit hours. The additional program requirements can be found on the Master of Science in Bioinformatics tracks page.
BNFO 508, Intro to Bioinformatics Research (3CR): Introduction to research programs by investigators and rotation of students through track-appropriate faculty labs to gain direct exposure to individual research projects.
MICR 510, Scientific Integrity (1CR): Fulfills the federally mandated requirement for training in the area of scientific ethics.
BNFO 601 Integrated Bioinformatics (3CR): Designed so that students lacking background in one or two of the areas of molecular biology, computer science, or statistics, are able to function well immediately in a learning environment in which significant bioinformatics skills are taught. Students work in teams including biologists, computer scientists and mathematicians.
BNFO 690, Seminars in Bioinformatics (1CR): Features seminars by faculty, visitors, and senior students in the area of Bioinformatics and provides training in scientific communication.
BNFO 697 Directed Research in Bioinformatics (12CR): Directed research leading to the M.S. degree in bioinformatics.
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4/15/2008