Bioinformatics And Computational Biology - Degrees & Policies

Degrees Offered

Undergraduate: BS
Concentrations: Biological Sciences, Computer Science and Engineering, and Mathematics

Acceptance Information

Students may indicate a preference to major in bioinformatics at any time, although acceptance into the major occurs only after a review of a student's progress at the end of four semesters of coursework. Because of the significant academic demands of this program, acceptance into the bioinformatics program requires an overall minimum GPA of 2.5, and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the prerequisite courses: BIO 205, CHE 101, CHE 102, CSE 115, CSE 116, MTH 141, and MTH 142. (Note: CHE 201 is a prerequisite to BIO 205. Students should complete CHE 201 or seek permission from the instructor of BIO 205 to waive this prerequisite). In exceptional circumstances, a student who wishes to major in bioinformatics may request a waiver or modification of the acceptance requirements. It is recommended that the prerequisite courses be completed by the end of the fourth semester; students with advanced placement credit may complete these courses earlier and then request acceptance into the program. Students are expected to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all major courses (a student may request a waiver or modification of this GPA requirement in exceptional cases). Students who follow the BCB program of study for several semesters but, for whatever reason, decide not to complete those requirements can complete a traditional major in their area of concentration.

Academic Requirements

The core course requirements shared by all concentrations are:

BIO 205, BIO 319, BIO 400 (BIO 205 will serve as prerequisite for BIO 302).

CHE 101, CHE 102, CHE 201 (or CHE 203 for non-BIO students). (Note: CHE 201 is a prerequisite to BIO 205; students should complete CHE 201 or seek permission from the instructor of BIO 205 to waive this prerequisite).

CSE 115, CSE 116, CSE 250, CSE 462 (BIO students have the option to take BIO 519 or BIO 608 or MCH 501 instead of CSE 462).

MTH 141, MTH 142, MTH 241, MTH 306, MTH 309, MTH 411(BIO students are exempt from MTH 241 and MTH 306) or STA 301.

MTH 191/CSE 191, MTH 337/CSE 337 or MTH 437/CSE 437-MTH 438/CSE 438 (BIO students have the option to take BIO 519 or BIO 608 or MCH 501 instead of MTH 337/CSE 337).

Senior Project

For the senior project, students work with faculty from the department of their concentration. Personnel associated with the Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics may offer additional assistance and guidance to the students.

Bioinformatics And Computational Biology - B.S.

Concentration In Biology

Acceptance Criteria

Minimum GPA of 2.5 overall.
Minimum GPA of 3.0 in the prerequisite courses.

Advising Note

Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all major courses to graduate.

Prerequisite Courses

BIO 205 Fundamentals of Biological Chemistry
CHE 101 General Chemistry I
CHE 102 General Chemistry II
CSE 115 Introduction to Computer Science for Majors I
CSE 116 Introduction to Computer Science for Majors II
MTH 141 College Calculus I
MTH 142 College Calculus II

Required Courses

BIO 200 Evolutionary Biology
BIO 201 Cell Biology
BIO 203 General Physiology
BIO 213 General Physiology Lab
BIO 215 Fundamentals of Biological Chemistry Lab
BIO 319 Genetics
BIO 329 Genetics Lab
BIO 400 Bioinformatics
CHE 201 Organic Chemistry I
CHE 202 Organic Chemistry II
CSE 250 Data Structures
CSE 191 Discrete Structures/MTH 191 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics I
MTH 337/CSE 337 Introduction to Scientific Computing or CSE 462 Database Concepts (CSE 305 prerequisite waived) or MTH 437/CSE 437 Introduction to Numerical Analysis
MTH 309 Introduction to Linear Algebra
MTH 411 Probability or STA 301 Intro to Probability
PHY 107 General Physics I
PHY 108 General Physics II
PHY 158 General Physics Lab
Senior Project (BIO 498 Undergraduate Research)

Undergraduate Credit Requirements Chart

Credits Required for Major	92
Additional Credits Required for UB Curriculum	29
Additional Credits Required for Electives	0
Total Credits Required for Degree	121

Students should consult with an academic advisor to determine how any transfer or exam credit might be utilized in meeting general education, prerequisite, or major requirements.

See Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (UB Curriculum) for UB Curriculum and remaining university requirements.

Recommended Sequence of Program Requirements

View the Finish in Four Curricular Plan for the Bioinformatics BS - Concentration in Biology which is a recommended sequence of courses to help achieve this degree in four years.

Bioinformatics And Computational Biology - B.S.

Concentration In Computer Science And Engineering

Acceptance Criteria

Minimum GPA of 2.5 overall.
Minimum GPA of 3.0 in the prerequisite courses.

Advising Note

Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all major courses to graduate.

Prerequisite Courses

BIO 205 Fundamentals of Biological Chemistry
CHE 101 General Chemistry I
CHE 102 General Chemistry II
CSE 115 Introduction to Computer Science
CSE 116 Introduction to Computer Science
MTH 141 College Calculus I
MTH 142 College Calculus II

Required Courses

BIO 302 Introduction to Molecular Biology or BIO 319 Genetics
BIO 400 Bioinformatics
CHE 201 Organic Chemistry (LEC only) or CHE 203 Organic Chemistry
CSE 241 Digital Systems
CSE 250 Data Structures
CSE 305 Introduction to Programming Languages
CSE 341 Computer Organization
CSE 396 Introduction to the Theory of Computation
CSE 421 Introduction to Operating Systems
CSE 442 Software Engineering
CSE 462 Database Concepts
CSE 191 Discrete Structures/MTH 191 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics I
CSE 337/MTH 337 Introduction to Scientific Computing or CSE 437/ MTH 437 Introduction to Numerical Analysis I *
MTH 241 College Calculus III
MTH 306 Introduction to Differential Equations
MTH 309 Introduction to Linear Algebra
MTH 411 Probability or STA 301 Intro To Probability
Senior Project

* CSE 438/MTH 438 Introduction to Numerical Analysis II is an optional additional course

Undergraduate Credit Requirements Chart

Credits Required for Major	92
Additional Credits Required for UB Curriculum	29
Additional Credits Required for Electives	0
Total Credits Required for Degree	121

Students should consult with an academic advisor to determine how any transfer or exam credit might be utilized in meeting general education, prerequisite, or major requirements.

See Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (UB Curriculum) for general education and remaining university requirements.

Recommended Sequence of Program Requirements

View the Finish in Four Curricular Plan for the Bioinformatics BS - Concentration in Computer Science and Engineering which is a recommended sequence of courses to help achieve this degree in four years.

Bioinformatics And Computational Biology - B.S.

Concentration In Mathematics

Acceptance Criteria

Minimum GPA of 2.5 overall.
Minimum GPA of 3.0 in the prerequisite courses.

Advising Note

Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all major courses to graduate.

Prerequisite Courses

Required Courses

BIO 201 Cell Biology
BIO 319 Genetics
BIO 400 Bioinformatics
CHE 201 Organic Chemistry or CHE 203 Organic Chemistry (LEC only)
CSE 250 Data Structures
CSE 462 Database Concepts (CSE 305 prerequisite waived)
CSE 191 Discrete Structures/MTH 191 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics I
MTH 241 College Calculus III
MTH 306 Introduction to Differential Equations
MTH 309 Introduction to Linear Algebra
MTH 311 Introduction to Higher Mathematics
MTH 411 Probability or STA 301 Intro To Probability
MTH 412/STA 302 Introduction to Statistical Inference
MTH 418 Survey of Partial Differential Equations
MTH 419 Introduction to Algebra I
MTH 431 Introduction to Real Variables I
MTH 437/CSE 437 Introduction to Numerical Analysis I
MTH 438/CSE 438 Introduction to Numerical Analysis II
Senior Project

Undergraduate Credit Requirements Chart

Credits Required for Major	100
Additional Credits Required for UB Curriculum	26
Additional Credits Required for Electives	0
Total Credits Required for Degree	126

Students should consult with an academic advisor to determine how any transfer or exam credit might be utilized in meeting general education, prerequisite, or major requirements.

See Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (UB Curriculum) for general education and remaining university requirements.

Recommended Sequence of Program Requirements

View the Finish in Four Curricular Plan for the Bioinformatics BS - Concentration in Mathematics which is a recommended sequence of courses to help achieve this degree in four years.

Last updated: November 22 2021 21:01:55