The Microbiology & Cell Science Department is pleased to offer an undergraduate minor in Bioinformatics. This minor is offered to students majoring in any biology-related subject, including, but not limited to, Microbiology, Biology or Biochemistry. Bioinformatics - which we define broadly as the use of computers to answer biological questions - has become a major component of modern biological science. So integrated is bioinformatics with biology that it is difficult to find an active research program that does not rely on bioinformatic analysis to achieve results. Unfortunately, the integration of bioinformatic and traditional methods is not stressed in many undergraduate programs, leaving the next generation of biologists without the skills they need to succeed in tomorrow’s research environment. We created the undergraduate minor in Bioinformatics to provide this critical training to future professionals in the biological disciplines.
Your training will help position you as a future leader in your chosen biological discipline and provide you with the integrative technical skills necessary to excel.
To apply for the minor, you will need to submit the Minor Application Paperworkto the UF Registrar’s office. Please contact your academic advisor if you have any questions about how to apply for this minor.
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BSC 2891 CAP 5510 |
Python Programming for Biologists OR Bioinformatics |
3 Credits; Spring 3 Credits; Fall |
| BSC 4434C | Introduction to Bioinformatics | 3 Credits; Fall |
| MCB 4320C | The Microbiome | 3 Credits; Spring |
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BSC 4913 |
Independent Research in Bioinformatics |
3 Credits; Fall,Spring |
Please read this short description about how to register for the required capstone experience course.
It is strongly advised that students begin planning for the required capstone experience at least 1 semester before they plan to register for the course.
| HOS 3305 |
Introduction to Plant Molecular Biology |
3 Credits; Fall |
| MAP 4484 |
Modeling in Mathematical Biology |
3 Credits; Spring |
| PCB 3063 | Genetics | 4 Credits; Fall,Spring |
| PCB 4674 | Evolution | 4 Credits; Fall,Spring,Summer |
| PCB 5065 | Advanced Genetics | 3 Credits; Fall |
| BSC 4325C | R for Functional Genomics | 3 Credits; Fall |
| MCB 4934 | Advanced Bioinformatics | 3 Credits; Spring |
| BSC 4914 | Advanced Independent Research in Bioinformatics | 3 Credits; Fall,Spring |
Students wishing to substitute a particular course for the Bioinformatics elective requirement should contact their academic advisor to discuss the substitution. Any course being substituted for the Bioinformatics elective requirement must have a strong quantitative or bioinformatics focus.