Bioinformatics (Minor)
Minors allow you to customize your degree by combining disciplines and connecting your studies more broadly.
Why choose this minor?
A Minor in Bioinformatics provides students with an introduction to molecular genomics. You'll learn the structure and function of genes and genomes and develop the skill set needed to analyze the data.
Much of the current research in the biological sciences today requires the handling of “Big Data.” In the area of genomics, where next generation sequencing techniques can produce hundreds of gigabytes of DNA sequence data, this area of study is becoming increasingly valuable.
Careers and future studies
Learning pathways in the Minor in Bioinformatics have been designed for students majoring in or looking ahead to careers in computer science, biochemistry, molecular biology, biology, marine biology, statistics, and neuroscience.
Mastering the analysis and interpretation of Big Data opens doors across a wide variety of fields and industries.
What you will learn
Regardless of the pathway you choose, your bioinformatics minor will provide courses in computer science, calculus, statistics, and genetics, as well as molecular biology or biochemistry. You'll also be trained to use ACENET.
Note that many of the courses for this minor have prerequisites, so you may need to complete a number of courses in addition to the required and selective courses.
Eligibility
Who can take this minor?
This minor is available to students registered in the following 120 credit hour programs: