Bioinformatics
Bachelor of Science
Coursework Location(s)
Main/Tucson
Areas of Interest
- Biological & Biomedical Science
- Animal & Veterinary Sciences
- Health, Nutrition & Fitness
Play a role in helping people live healthier lives with a degree that prepares you to be a leader in the medical field. The Bachelor of Science in Biology provides a strong foundation in modern biology. The Biomedical Sciences emphasis is for students dedicated to the advancement of science and who plan to pursue careers in biomedical research, medicine and other health professions. The program of study includes training in biological systems with a focus on anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, genetics and genomics. The department is renowned for its groundbreaking research in specialized areas, including genetics and genomics, population biology and ecology. Students are encouraged to engage in independent research.
Learning Outcomes
Concepts in Biology; Demonstrate the ability to define and explain core concepts in ecology, evolutionary biology, and genetics, and in the biological sciences more broadly. Scientific Communication; Effectively read, evaluate, and communicate scientific information Scientific Method; Demonstrate knowledge and application of the scientific method.
Sample Courses
- ECOL 320: Genetics
- ECOL 335: Evolutionary Biology
- BIOC 384: Foundations in Biochemistry
Career Fields
- Academic research
- Genetics
- Law
- Medicine and healthcare
- Pharmacology
Level of Math
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - Bioinformatics
First Year
1st Semester
Credits
MATH 122 A
1.00
MATH 122B
4.00
CHEM 151
4.00
ENGL 101
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
2nd Semester
Credits
MATH 129 or MATH 263
3.00
CHEM 152
4.00
ECOL 182R
3.00
ECOL 182L
1.00
ENGL 102
3.00
Second Year
3rd Semester
Credits
CHEM 241A
3.00
CHEM 243A
1.00
MCB 181R
3.00
MCB 181L
1.00
Second Language
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
4th Semester
Credits
CHEM 241B
3.00
CHEM 243B
1.00
PHYS 102
3.00
PHYS 181
1.00
Second Language
4.00
Lower Division Biology
3.00
Third Year
5th Semester
Credits
ECOL 320
4.00
PHYS 103
3.00
PHYS 182
1.00
Major Elective (Science & Society)
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
6th Semester
Credits
ECOL 335
4.00
BIOC 384
3.00
Major elective (Physiology)
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Fourth Year
7th Semester
Credits
ECOL 302
4.00
Major elective (Physiology)
4.00
Major elective (Genetics)
3.00
Major elective (Cell or Molecular Biology)
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
8th Semester
Credits
Major elective (Cell or Molecular Biology)
3.00
Major elective (Microorganismal)
3.00
Major elective (Macroogranismal)
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
General elective
1.00