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Core Curriculum

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Core Curriculum

Below are the course listings and descriptions that combine to make up a total of 14 core credit hours. The additional program track requirements can be found on the Master of Bioinformatics web page.

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 620, Bioinformatics Practicum (3CR): A team project-oriented course in which teams of 3-5 students are assigned a semester long project related to bioinformatics. The course coordinator organizes and supervises the performance of these projects, which are performed in collaboration with various laboratories of other CSBC faculty. At the end of the semester, the teams present their results. This course provides explicit classroom instruction about research, along with opportunities for students to discuss their projects, problems, concerns, etc. with each other and course faculty. Specific orientation is provided to working as a science professional in a commercial setting.

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 700, Externship (6CR): Provides off-campus planned experiences for advanced graduate students designed to extend professional competencies. The experience is carried out in a professional setting under the supervision of an approved professional and monitored and evaluated by university faculty. An externship plan is designed by the extern and external advisor and approved by the department.