Bioinformatics Curriculum
University of the Sciences structured and integrated curriculum will give you the needed background in the natural sciences (biology, chemistry, math and physics) and a diverse background in the humanities, arts and social sciences. You will be provided with in-depth knowledge of computer science and computer programming.
Toward the end of the program, you will be immersed in the topics of molecular biology, computer modeling of chemical and biological compounds, genomics, and bioinformatics.
The following is a typical curriculum for bioinformatics students entering University of the Sciences in Fall 2010; current students should refer to their academic advisor for their curricula.
First Year
Biological Sciences Orientation
Writing and Rhetoric I, II
Introductory Biology I, II
Mathematical Analysis I, II
Physical Education I, II
Principles of Chemistry I, II
Principles of Chemistry Lab I, II
General Education Requirement
Second Year
Advanced Topics in Probability
Bioinformatics Colloquium
Introduction to Biostatistics
Computer Programming I, II
Intellectual Heritage I, II
Molecular Biology
Principles of Organic Chemistry I, II
Principles of Organic Chemistry Lab I, II
General Education Requirements
Third Year
Basics of Microbiology
Biochemistry Lab I, II
Bioinformatics I
Data Structures
Database Design
Genetics
Intermediary Metabolic Biochemistry
Introductory Physics I, II
Introduction to Communication
Molecular Structure in Biochemistry
Fourth Year
Bioinformatic Computing
Bioinformatics II
Bioinformatics Seminar
Microarray Technology
Proteomics
Electives
General Education Requirement
Additional general education courses will be required as part of the program.
For detailed course descriptions and other information about the bioinformatics curriculum, see the University Catalog.