Certificate code CTBINU

Russ College of Engineering and Technology
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
329 Stocker Center
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.1568
Fax: 740.593.0007
engineering@ohio.edu
http://www.ohio.edu/eecs/

Lonnie Welch, certificate coordinator/contact person
welch@ohio.edu

Program Overview

The certificate in bioinformatics intends to provide students with backgrounds in biology or computer science the requisite background in bioinformatics in order to find employment in industries that employ persons with bioinformatics experience or in order to participate in research projects that use bioinformatics. Students study genetics, statistics, computer science, and complete a bioinformatics capstone experience.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Change of Program Policy

Students are expected to complete the following introductory-level courses with a C (2.0) or better prior to beginning the bioinformatics certificate.

1. Biology: PBIO 1140 or BIOS 1700
2. Computer Science: CS 2400
3. Mathematics: MATH 2301

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

The medical, pharmaceutical, and agricultural industries have a need for students trained in bioinformatics. Many opportunities exist in these industries for students with the appropriate background.

Requirements