Certificate of Study in Bioinformatics

This curriculum is designed for those who wish to obtain knowledge and skills in the burgeoning new discipline of bioinformatics. This inter-disciplinary program will expose biology, biochemistry, wildlife, fisheries, computing science, and math students to bioinformatics tools and their application as well as provide them hands on experience in practicing those skills. Students who earn this Certificate will help themselves become more competitive for entry into Masters and/or Ph.D. programs and for jobs in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries.

Upon successful completion of the coursework listed below, students will receive a Certificate of Study in Bioinformatics from Humboldt State University. For more information, please contact the Department of Biological Sciences at (707) 826-3245.

Course Number	Course Name	Units
BIOL 105	Principles of Biology	4
CS 237	Bioinformatics Programming	3
BIOL 340	Genetics	4
BIOL 440	Genetics Lab	2
BIOL 425/525	Advanced Molecular Biology	3
BIOL 426/526	Bioinformatics	4
Total Units		20

Gainful Employment Disclosure
Program Name:   Certificate in Bioinformatics

Disclosure Period	Academic Year 2011-12
U.S. Department of Education CIP Program Name	Bioinformatics   (26.1103)
Program Length	One academic year
O*NET Occupational Profile	Link to profile:  26.1103
Program Costs    Tuition    Books	$7062.00 $1544.00
Department of Labor Salary Information	Link to profile:  19-1029