Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Minor

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)

For non-MATH/STAT majors also:

Approved CMSC electives

CMSC 433 - Scripting Languages (3.00)
CMSC 436 - Data Visualization (3.00)
CMSC 437 - Graphical User Interface Programming (3.00)
CMSC 441 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms. (3.00)
CMSC 446 - Introduction to Design Patterns (3.00)
CMSC 461 - Database Management Systems (3.00)
CMSC 471 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (3.00)
CMSC 476 - Information Retrieval (3.00)
CMSC 478 - Introduction to Machine Learning (3.00)

Approved CHEM electives

CHEM 420 - Computer Applications in Chemistry (3.00)
CHEM 431 - Chemistry of Proteins (3.00)
CHEM 432 - Advanced Biochemistry (3.00)
CHEM 433 - Biochemistry of Nucleic Acids (3.00)
CHEM 437 - Comprehensive Biochemistry I (4.00)
CHEM 438 - Comprehensive Biochemistry II (4.00)
CHEM 444 - Molecular Modeling In Biochemistry (3.00)

For non-CHEM majors also:

CHEM 301 - Physical Chemistry I (4.00)
CHEM 303 - Physical Chemistry for the Biochemical Sciences (3.00)
CHEM 352 - Organic Chemistry II (3.00)

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.