Computational Biology, B.S.

Specific courses required -

• BY 1134 - Principles of Biology: Cell and Genetics (4) F, SP *
• BY 1144 - Principles of Biology: Diversity and Ecology (4) F, SP
• BY 2114 - Cell Biology (4) F, SP
• BY 3114 - Genetics (4) F, SP
• BY 4014 - Molecular Biology (3) SP
• BY 4802 - Capstone Course (2) F, SP, SU
• CS 1122 - Introduction to Computer Science (2) F, SP *
• CS 1213 - Introduction to Computer Programming (3) F, SP
• CS 1233 - Object-Oriented System Design and Programming (3) F, SP
• CS 2223 - Mathematical Structures for Computer Science 3 F, SP
• CS 2233 - Data Structures and Algorithms (3) F, SP
• CS 2243 - Database Management Systems (3) SP

• CS 3213

• CS 3433 - Numerical Methods (3) SP
• DS 2063 - Modern Computing Applications for Data Science (3) *
• DS 3123 - Information Ethics and Policy (3) F
• DS 3213 - Principles of Data Science (3) F
• DS 3223 - Information Structures (3) SP
• DS 3323 - Principles of Statistical Analysis and Decision Modeling (3)
• DS 4133 - Research Methods in Data Science (3) F
• DS 4223 - Data Mining and Analysis (3) SP
• MA 1314 - Calculus I (4) F, SP, SU *
• MA 3213 - Linear Algebra (3) SP

Total hours required - Minimum 72**

Notes

* A minimum grade of “C” is required

** This major does not include the minimum prerequisites necessary for application to medical or dental school. Students who wish to use this degree to prepare for graduate programs in the allied health sciences should consult their advisor and/or the Health Professions Advisory Office for information on specific additional prerequisite science course work.