Program Description
Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field of
inquiry that effectively combines the life sciences
and computer science with information technology.
Bioinformaticists use computers to analyze,
organize, and visualize biological data in ways that
increase the understanding of these data and lead to
new discoveries. Bioinformatics combines
computer science, statistics, and mathematics to
analyze and interpret biological data.
Bioinformatics is conceptualizing biology in terms
of macromolecules (in the sense of physical-
chemistry) and then applying "informatics"
techniques (derived from disciplines such as applied
math, computer science, and statistics) to understand
and organize the information associated with these
molecules, on a large-scale. To do this, one must
combine elements of biology and computer science.
The methodologies and informatics tools developed
by the bioinformatics scientists help to manage
genomic information.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be
able to:
Identify and describe skills specific to
programming, data analysis, and data
manipulation.
Program Outcomes (continued)
Analyze contemporary problems in medicine,
public health, and biology using computational
approaches at the beginner level
Synthesize issues across the disciplines of
biology, chemistry, computer science, and
mathematics
Communicate effectively with diverse
stakeholders, individually and in group
settings, using verbal, written, and electronic
modes of communication
Program Advisors
Germantown
Prof. Kiersten Newtoff, 240-567-1852
Kiersten.Newtoff@montgomerycollege.edu
Rockville
Dr. Antonio Del Castillo-Oliveres, 240-567-5122
Antonio.Delcastillo-olivares@montgomerycollege.edu
Takoma Park/Silver Spring
Dr.
Valerie Lantz, 240-567-3989
Valerie.Lantz@montgomerycollege.edu
For more information please visit:
www.montgomerycollege.edu/advising
or
GT STEP Advising
(http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/EDU/Department
4.aspx?id=67267)
BIOINFORMATICS
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE: 612
Total Credits: 60
Catalog Edition: 2018-2019
BIOINFORMATICS
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE: 612
612
2018-2019
Suggested Course Sequence
A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows. All students should review this advising guide
and consult an advisor.
First Semester
CHEM 131 - Principles of Chemistry I
4 semester hours (NSLD)
ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing
3 semester hours
OR
ENGL 101A - Introduction to College Writing
3 semester hours
OR
English foundation
3 semester hours (ENGF)
MATH 181 Calculus I
4 semester hours (MATF)
BIOL 202 Interdisciplinary Bioinformatics
3 semester hours
Second Semester
BIOL 150 - Principles of Biology I
4 semester hours (NSLD)
CHEM 132 - Principles of Chemistry II
4 semester hours (GEEL)
CMSC 140 – Introduction to Programming
3 semester hours
COMM 108 - Introduction to
Human Communication (HUMD)
3 semester hours
Arts distribution (ARTD)
3 semester hours
Third Semester
BIOL 151 - Principles of Biology II
4 semester hours
English foundation (ENGF)
3 semester hours
OR
CMSC 203 Computer Science I
4 semester hours
CHEM 203 – Organic Chemistry I
5 semester hours
MATH 217 Biostatistics
4 semester hours
Fourth Semester
BIOL 222 - Principles of Genetics
4 semester hours
Behavioral and social sciences distribution
3 semester hours (BSSD)*
Behavioral and social sciences distribution
3 semester hours (BSSD)*
CMSC 203 - Computer Science I
4 semester hours
OR
CMSC 204 – Computer Science II
4 semester hours
Total Credit Hours: 60
Advising Notes
* Behavioral and Social Science Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines. Choose one
distribution course that also fulfills the Global and Cultural Perspectives requirement.
BIOINFORMATICS
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE: 612
BIOINFORMATICS A.S.: 612
Total Credits: 60
Catalog Editions 17-18 through 18-19
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Course Hours Grade
(only if needed for MA 181/MATH 181)
MA 180/MATH 165 (4)
ENGL 101 or ENGL 101A (if needed for ENGL102/103 or CS 204/CMSC 204)*
BI 108/BIOL 151 4
BIOL 202 3
BI 222/BIOL 222 4
CH 203/CHEM 203 5
CS 140/CMSC 140 3
CS 103/CMSC 203 4
MATH 217 3
Overall GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate
Total Credits:
GENERAL EDUCATION: FOUNDATION COURSES Course Hours Grade
English Foundation (EN 102/ENGL 102 or EN 109/ENGL 103)
3
Math Foundation
MA 181/MATH 181 4
This UNOFFICIAL document is for planning purposes ONLY and completion does not guarantee graduation.
GENERAL EDUCATION: DISTRIBUTION COURSES Course Hours Grade
Arts Distribution (ARTD)
Humanities Distribution (HUMD)
SP 108/COMM 108
Behavioral & Social Sciences Distribution (BSSD) * 3
Behavioral & Social Sciences Distribution (BSSD) * 3
Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab (NSLD)
BI 107/BIOL 150 4
Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab (NSLD)
CH 101/CHEM 131 4
General Education Elective (GEEL)
CH 102/CHEM 132 4
Has student completed the
Global Perspectives requirement?
No
Yes
Global Perspectives Course:
* ENGL 101/ENGL 101A, if needed for ENGL 102/ENGL 103, or CMSC 204.
Last Modified: July 2018
Advising Worksheet Contact: Anthony Solano
See an advisor to submit an Application for Graduation
the semester BEFORE you intend to graduate.
** Behavioral and Social Science Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.
Choose one distribution course that also fulfills the Global and Cultural Perspectives requirement.
Name: Date:
ID #:
Students should consult with a Bioinformatics faculty adviser:
Germantown:
Kiersten Newtoff, Kiersten.newtoff@montgomerycollege.edu, 240-567-1852
Rockville:
Antonio Del Castillo-Olivares, antonio.delcastillo-olivares@montgomerycollege.edu, 240-567-5406
Takoma Park:
Valerie Lantz, Valerie.Lantz@montgomerycollege.edu , 240-567-3989
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BIOINFORMATICS
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE: 612
612
Transfer Opportunities
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four-year institutions and the tools to help you transfer.
To learn more please visit:
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or
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Organizations
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Molecular and Cellular Biologist, Epidemiologist
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologist
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