Bachelor of Science in CIS -
Bioinformatics Major

Core Requirements (51*) 39
CIS Core 33
CIS 110 Programming I 3  
  CIS 210 Programming II 3  
  CIS 302 Information Systems I ** 3  
  CIS 310 Database Mgmt. Sys. I 3  
  CIS 315 Computer Networks 3  
  CIS 345 UNIX System Admin. 3  
  CIS 350 Data Structures 3  
  CIS 370 Adv. Object Oriented Prog. OR 3  
  CIS 430 Introduction to AI    
  CIS 410 Information Systems II 3  
  CIS 425 Database Mgmt. Sys. II ** 3  
  CIS 450 Operating Systems ** 3  
Biology Core 33
  Bio 101 General Biology 4  
  Bio 210 Molecular Biology 4  
  Bio 231 Gen, & Med. Microbiology 5  
  Bio 305 Genetics ** 4  
  Bio 405 Bioinformatics 3  
  Bio Upper Division Electives *** 13  
Supporting Requirements 17
  Bio 290 Research Methods in Biology 2  
  Chem 100 Introductory Chemistry 5  
  Math 140 College Algebra and Trig. 5  
  Phys 151 Elem. College Physics 5  
General Electives 2
Total 124
* Mathematics, physics, and biology courses in major requirements satisfy twelve hours of the core curriculum.
** Designated as Writing Intensive course
*** Choose from the following courses: Bio 250, Bio 301, Bio 363, Bio 364, Bio 371, Bio 440, Bio 442, Bio 450, Bio 456, Bio 499.
Only computer information science and biology courses in which a student has earned a grade of "C" or above can be used to satisfy departmental requirements.