Life Science Option
This option is available within the Data Science major at the following location:
- Corvallis
The Life Science option prepares data science students to address biological, ecological, or health-related challenges using data science techniques. This option provides students with a strong foundation in key life science areas. By integrating these foundational concepts with data analysis skills, students gain the tools needed to analyze complex biological systems, interpret ecological patterns, and contribute to advancements in health and environmental sciences.
Option Code: A055
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
- Explain and apply the fundamental concepts of the biological sciences.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| BI 221Z & BI 222Z & BI 223Z | +*PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY: CELLS and *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY: ORGANISMS and *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY: ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION | 15 |
| CH 121 | +GENERAL CHEMISTRY | 5 |
| or CH 221Z & CH 227Z | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I and +*GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY | |
| Electives | ||
| Select one course from the following: 1 | 3-4 | |
| CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | ||
| GENETICS | ||
| ECOLOGY | ||
| Select one course from the following: 1 | 3-4 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO GENOME BIOLOGY | ||
| COMPARATIVE GENOMICS | ||
| POPULATION GENOMICS | ||
| CAPSTONE PROJECTS IN BIOLOGICAL DATA SCIENCE I | ||
| Select additional electives from BI, BB, BDS, FW, and Z with advisor approval 2 | 7-9 | |
| Total Credits | 33-37 | |
- *
Baccalaureate Core course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in a catalog year up to 2024-2025
- +
Core Education course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in catalog year 2025-2026 and beyond
- 1
Courses not used may count as additional electives
- 2
A minimum of 15 upper-division credits are required in the option. All electives must be upper-division to equal a minimum of 15 credits.
Option Code: A055