Computational Molecular Biology Option
This option is available within the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major at the following locations:
- Corvallis
- OSU-Cascades
The Computational Molecular Biology option is designed for students interested in the interface of molecular biology, computer science, and statistics. It provides strong preparation for graduate school in computational biology as well as the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry workforce. This option couples the comprehensive core training in biochemistry and molecular biology with advanced course work in mathematics, statistics, computer science, and bioinformatics. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in undergraduate research, and up to six research credits can be applied to the electives. Faculty advisors work with students to identify elective courses, undergraduate research opportunities, and professional internships that support their individual interests.
Option Code: 973
Options follow the learning outcomes of the major. For this option, refer to the learning outcomes of the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| BB 485 | APPLIED BIOINFORMATICS | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 19 credits from the following courses: | 19 | |
| MOLECULAR GENETICS AND GENOMICS LABORATORY | ||
| UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (1-6 credits allowed) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO MOLECULAR MODELING | ||
| FOUNDATIONS OF BIOLOGICAL DATA SCIENCES | ||
or CS 161 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE I | |
| INTRODUCTION TO GENOME BIOLOGY | ||
| COMPARATIVE GENOMICS | ||
| FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS | ||
| GENETICS | ||
| EVOLUTION (cannot double-count in major core) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE II | ||
| DATA STRUCTURES | ||
| ANALYSIS OF ALGORITHMS | ||
| GRAPH THEORY WITH APPLICATIONS TO COMPUTER SCIENCE | ||
| NETWORKS IN COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY | ||
| MICROBIAL GENOME EVOLUTION AND BIODIVERSITY | ||
| ELEMENTS OF DISCRETE MATHEMATICS | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL METHODS | ||
or ST 411 | METHODS OF DATA ANALYSIS | |
| METHODS OF DATA ANALYSIS | ||
| Total Credits | 22 | |
Option Code: 973