MSSU Computer Information Science Dept.
Information Technology Information Systems Computational Math Bioinformatics Computer Forensics Computer Technology

Bachelor Science in CIS - Bioinformatics


Bioinformatics Option and
Bachelor of Science in Biology

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Major Code CI00

Credit Hours

Core Requirements (51*) see MSSU catalog

39

CIS Core (detailed below)

33

Biology Core

33

Bio 101

General Biology

4

Bio 210

Molecular Biology (WI)

4

Bio 231

General & Medical Microbiology

5

Bio 305

Genetics (WI)

4

Bio 405

Bioinformatics

3

Bio

Upper Division Electives**

13

Supporting Requirements

18

Bio 290 Research Methods in Biology (WI)

3

Chem 100 Introductory Chemistry

5

Math 140 College Algebra & Trigonometry

5

Phys 151

Elementary College Physics

5

General Electives

1

Total Hours

124

*Math, physics, and biology courses in major requirements
satisfy twelve hours of the General Education Core.


** Choose from the following courses: Bio 301, Bio 304,
Bio 308, Bio 350, Bio 362, Bio 364, Bio 371, Bio 431,
Bio 440, Bio 442, Bio 450, Bio 456, Bio 499



CIS Core Requirements

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Credit Hours

CIS 110

Programming I

3

 

CIS 210

Programming II

3

 

CIS 302

Information System I

3

 

CIS 310

Database Management Systems I

3

 

CIS 315

Computer Networks

3

 

CIS 345

UNIX System Administration

3

 

CIS 350

Data Structures

3

 

CIS 410

Information System II (WI)

3

 

CIS 425

Database Management II (WI)

3

 

CIS 450

Operating Systems (WI)

3

 

CIS xxx

Elective*

3

 
 

Total CIS Core

 

33

*May not select CIS 101, 105, or 305. Students choosing
the Computer Forensics option will take CIS 440.

Only courses in which a student has earned a grade of "C" or above will satisfy departmental requirements for the major or minor in Computer Information Science.

Earlier MSSU catalogs may have had different degree requirement sets. As a current student, you may qualify to use one of those sets. In support of this choice, here are some printable checklists: (Be aware that course titles and prerequisites may change, and some older required courses may no longer be offered. See your advisor or the department head for specific substitutions.)

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Contact Information

Missouri Southern State University - Joplin