The Master of Science in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (BCBM) is offered jointly by the Departments of Mathematical
Sciences and Molecular and Cell Biology. This program will combine coursework
from the disciplines of biology, computer science, and mathematical sciences.
The BCBM program seeks to answer the demand for a
new breed of scientist who has fundamental understanding in the fields of
biology, mathematics, statistics, and computer science. With this
interdisciplinary training, these scientists will be well prepared to meet the
demand and challenges that have arisen and will continue to develop in the
biotechnology arena.
Faculty from both Mathematical Sciences (MMS) and Molecular and Cell Biology
(MCB) will participate in the Bioinformatics and Computational Biology program,
with the Mathematical Sciences Department serving as the administrative unit.
Both departments will participate in advising students.
For the Master’s degree in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology,
beginning students are expected to have completed multivariate calculus, linear
algebra, two semesters of general Chemistry, two semester of organic Chemistry,
two semesters of general physics, programming in C/C++, and two semesters of
biology.
BIO 5410 Biochemistry
BIO 5420 Molecular Biology
BIO 5381 Genomics
STAT 5351 Probability and Statistics I
STAT 5352 Probability and Statistics II
MATH 6341 Bioinformatics
MATH 6313 Numerical Analysis
MATH 6343 Computational Biology
MATH 6345 Mathematical Methods in Medicine & Biology
CS 5333 Discrete Structures
CS 5343 Algorithms Analysis and Data Structures
CS 6360 Database Design
Elective: A minimum of 7 semester credit hours of elective, approved by
the student’s adviser. Typically, electives are 6000- and 7000- level
courses in mathematical sciences, biology or computer science.
Courses from other disciplines may also be used upon approval.