This option is available within the Bioresource Research major at the following location:

• Corvallis

Technological advances in the life sciences have led to a virtual explosion of genomics, proteomics, metabolomics and related "omics" data that give unprecedented global and molecular views of living systems. The Genomics/Bioinformatics Option focuses on computational analyses of these data, using state-of-the-art methods. Computational areas of emphasis within this option include sequence (DNA and protein) analysis and alignment, biological network analysis, and quantitative modeling. Students will be able to use these data to answer research questions and address emerging applications in life sciences, biotechnology, and medicine, and will be prepared for careers or graduate programs in this new, rapidly growing field.

Option Code: 627

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

• Apply the fundamental concepts of biosciences and bioresource sciences, and of the physical and mathematical sciences that support these fields.
• Design an experiment, collect, analyze, and interpret data.
• Create written and oral research presentations.
• Analyze and defend research results to both professionals and the general public.
• Evaluate research results in relation to important contemporary scientific issues.
• Demonstrate personal responsibility, research and work ethics, and the ability to contribute to a team.

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Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC) course

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Other courses may be approved by option advisor and research mentor

Option Code: 627