Emerging from unprecedented investigations into biological phenomena over the last decades, the in-demand field of bioinformatics organizes and translates vast streams of data from living organisms generated by the Human Genome Project and other more recent studies. If you are seeking a role as an expert in bioinformatics, you need a thorough appreciation of biology, chemistry, and computer science. This online graduate certificate prepares you to join a talented cadre of creative specialists in the fast-paced pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
*Note: The online version of our Bioinformatics certificate program is pending NY state approval.
5 Required Courses (15 credits)
Basic Core Courses (Select 1)
For Students with CS of Similar Background
BI 7513 Chemical Foundation For Bioinformatics, Credits: 3.00
BI 7523 Biological Foundation For Bioinformatics, Credits: 3.00
Basic Core Courses (Select 1)
For Students with Chemistry, Biology or Similar Background
CS 5303 Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving, Credits: 3.00
CS 5403 Data Structures and AlgorithMS, Credits: 3.00
3 Required Core Courses
BI 7533 Bioinformatics I: Sequence Analysis, Credits: 3.00
BI 7543 Bioinformatics II: Protein Structure, Credits: 3.00
BI 7553 Bioinformatics III: Functional Prediction, Credits: 3.00
Elective Courses (Choose 1)
BI 7613 Introduction to SysteMS Biology, Credits: 3.00
BI 7623 SysteMS Biology: -Omes and -Omics, Credits: 3.00
BI 7843 Molecular Modeling and Simulation, Credits: 3.00
BI 7573 Special Topics: Computational Methods in BI, Credits: 3.00
