BS in Bioinformatics Mission, Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes

Program Mission

The mission of the Bioinformatics program is to provide students with the ability to integrate theory and practice across biological and computing disciplines while upholding the tradition of liberal arts education.

Program Educational Objectives 

• Apply the acquired knowledge of computing and biological principles in bioinformatics-related careers or postgraduate studies.
• Critically assess and conduct basic bioinformatics research projects individually or as part of a team and communicate findings in an effective manner.
• Recognize cultural, social, legal and ethical issues inherent in the discipline of bioinformatics.

Student Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the BS in Bioinformatics shall be able to:

• Apply computational and mathematical knowledge in order to structure and analyze biological data.
• Design and implement efficient and robust algorithms, databases, processes or programs that meet the desired needs.
• Work effectively and interactively in teams, with people from different backgrounds, in order to accomplish a common goal.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical and social issues related to biological experimentation as well as computing.
• Communicate their work, in writing as well as orally, to a range of audiences.
• Analyze the local and global impact of the bioinformatics field on individuals and society.
• Apply statistical research methods and bioinformatics techniques in the contexts of molecular biology, genomics, and medical research.
• Demonstrate an understanding of general biology, and biological data generation technologies.