Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Minor

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The minor in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology curriculum consists of 36-37 credits distributed as follows:

Biology

Math/Statistics

STAT 355 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Scientists and Engineers (4.00)

Computer Science

CMSC 201 - Computer Science I for Majors (4.00) **
CMSC 202 - Computer Science II for Majors (4.00)
CMSC 203 - Discrete Structures (3.00)
CMSC 341 - Data Structures (3.00)

Elective

An elective from the following programs: CMSC/BIOL/STAT/CHEM (see List)

Approved BIOL electives

BIOL 411 - Bacterial Physiology (4.00)
BIOL 414 - Eukaryotics Genetics and Molecular Biology (4.00)
BIOL 418 - Human Molecular Biology (4.00)
BIOL 420 - Advanced Topics in Cell Biology (4.00)
BIOL 426 - Approaches to Molecular Biology (4.00)
BIOL 428 - Computer Applications in Molecular Biology (4.00)
BIOL 430 - Biological Chemistry (4.00)
BIOL 434 - Microbial Molecular Genetics (4.00)
BIOL 442 - Developmental Biology (3.00)
BIOL 444 - Development and Cancer (4.00)
BIOL 445 - Signal Transduction (4.00)
BIOL 466 - Population and Quantitative Genetics (4.00)
BIOL 483 - Evolution: From Genes to Genomes (4.00)
BIOL 486 - Genome Science (4.00)

For non-BIOL/BIOC majors also:

BIOL 302 - Molecular and General Genetics (4.00)
BIOL 303 - Cell Biology (4.00)

Note:

Students must earn a “C” or better in all BIOL courses and course prerequisites for the minor and courses taken on a P/F basis will not count towards the minor. A simple majority of the courses for the minor must be completed in residence at UMBC. The elective course cannot be used to meet major requirements. Under exceptional circumstances, minor requirements may be waived or altered. Students seeking to petition for a waiver must consult with their academic advisor, then may submit a ‘Petition for Waiver/Substitution of Program Requirements’ form.