Major in Biochemistry, Data Science Concentration

The Data Science concentration in Biochemistry builds on the general biochemistry core set of courses (24 credits of primarily upper division courses) and includes 21 data science specific course credits. This option gives the student 3 “free elective” credits, which they can use to complete either data science elective, bioscience elective, or second semester physics courses. This concentration is designed to provide a solid background in biochemistry, molecular genetics and cell biology, augmented with computer science, mathematics and statistics. The data science concentration is recommended for students interested in a career in life science data analysis. Students who graduate with this concentration obtain the skills necessary for organizing, analyzing and communicating the meaning of massive data sets.

Effective Fall 2023

A minimum grade of C (2.000) must be earned for BC 493 and all biochemistry (BC) and LIFE subject code lecture and laboratory courses at or above the 200-level required in the biochemistry major.

Data Science Electives List

Biosciences Electives List

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Select from the list of courses in categories 3B-3D (six credits [two courses] must come from 3B; one course each from categories 3C and 3D) in the AUCC. Only 3 of the 6 credits required for Arts and Humanities may come from intermediate (L*** 200 and L*** 201) foreign language courses.

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Select enough elective credits to bring the program total to a minimum of 120 credits, of which at least 42 must be upper-division (300- to 400-level).  Students are encouraged to fulfill their free elective credits with research credits, additional Data Science electives, Bioscience electives, PH 122/PH 142, or apply them to a minor.

A minimum grade of C (2.000) must be earned for BC 493 and all biochemistry (BC) and LIFE subject code lecture and laboratory courses at or above the 200-level required in the biochemistry major.