Biology Program

The study of life, its origins, diversity and intricacies.

Master Of Science Degree In Biotechnology And Bioinformatics (33-34 units)

2008-2009 Degree Requirements

Common Core Courses (16 units):

BINF 500 DNA and Protein Sequence Analysis (3)
BIOL 502 Techniques in Genomics and Proteomics (2)
BIOL 503 Biotechnology Law and Regulation (3)
MGT 471 Project Management (3)
BIOL 600 Team Project (4)
BIOL 601 Seminar Series in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics (1)

For Biotechnology Emphasis (17 units):

Required Courses (7 units):

BIOL 504 Molecular Cell Biology (3)
BIOL 505 Molecular Structure (4)

Electives (10 units):

A minimum of 10 units chosen from the following courses and/or from the elective courses under the Bioinformatics Emphasis:

BIOL 506 Molecular Evolution (4)
BIOL 507 Pharmacogenomics and Pharmacoproteomics (3)
BIOL 508 Advanced Immunology (4)
BIOL 509 Plant Biotechnology (4)

MGT 421 Human Resource Management (3)
BIOL 490 Special Topics (1-3)

For Bioinformatics Emphasis (18 units):

Required Courses (12 units):

BINF 510 Database Systems for Bioinformatics (3)
BINF 511 Computational Genomics (3)
BINF 513 Programming for Bioinformatics (3)

Electives (6 units):

A minimum of two courses chosen from the following and/or from the elective courses under the Biotechnology Emphasis, with at least one course in the BINF category:

BINF 512 Algorithms for Bioinformatics (3)
BINF 514 Statistical Methods in Computational Biology (3)
BIOL 490 Special Topics (1-3)
COMP 445 Image Analysis & Pattern Recognition (3) (MATH/PHYS) GE-B1, B4, UDID
MGT 421 Human Resource Management (3)

Graduate Writing Assessment Requirement

Writing proficiency prior to the awarding of the degree is demonstrated by successful completion of BIOL 502 Techniques in Genomics and Proteomics with a grade of B or higher.