BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY - COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY ( Official )
Program Type:
Certificate of Achievement
Division:
Natural Sciences
Program Description:
Today’s biotechnology companies depend on the ability of their employees to understand and use computational skills to handle large amounts of research data. This curriculum provides interdisciplinary skills required to seek employment at an entry level in performing data acquisition, management, and analysis in laboratory environments. The certificate program can also benefit working professionals seeking to advance or change their careers.
Students will learn programming, statistics, basic concepts of molecular biology, and use of bioinformatics applications and resources. The program emphasizes the skills necessary to become creative and flexible team members and leaders who can work with others in the dynamic interdisciplinary team environment found in today’s biotechnology companies.
Students in the certificate program will be required to complete a programming project in the Biology 28 class.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Effective: 2006-2007
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (18-19 units):
Recommended sequence:
Required Units in the Major:
18-19
Required Courses
Required Electives
(0 Units)
None
Recommended Electives
None
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