Lakeland
Bioinformatics Concentration (9376)
Bioinformatics develops and uses computer software to analyze and manage biological data. Bioinformatics is fundamental to modern biological research and to the development of individualized medicine that will combine genome analysis, medical records, and results of clinical trials and research to tailor treatments and prevention regimen. Graduates of this program will fill the need for scientists with knowledge of biology, genetics, molecular biology, database management, and computer programming. This program is a hybrid technical program that contains approximately equal amounts of Lakeland's biotechnology science and information technology/computer science courses. Job opportunities include biology and biomedical research, healthcare, and biomedical informational services sectors.
A minimum GPA of 2.0 and a grade of "C" or above is required for all science, math and program specific courses. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grades may not be used to fulfill health program requirements.
ADMISSION PROCEDURES
Students must meet specific admission requirements for this program. The admission requirements for the Bioinformatics program are:
- Complete college application(s)
- Submit high school transcript as well as any college transcript(s)
- Meet with the Biotechnology Science program director to obtain a program application form
- Meet with a counselor to review program prerequisites and requirements
- Completion of high school chemistry with a grade of "C" or above or successful completion of CHEM 1100 Elementary Chemistry I: Intro to Inorganic Chemistry
- Successful completion of MATH 0950 Intermediate Algebra or placement into MATH 1650 College Algebra (A)
- Successfully complete the CIS Tech Prep program OR have waived with equivalent high school or college coursework the following course:
OR
Complete ITIS 1005 Computer Essentials or ITIS 1007 Principles of Information Technology and Computer Science with a grade of "C' or better
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1510 | Principles of Biology I | 4 |
| CHEM 1500 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| ENGL 1110 or ENGL 1111 |
English Composition I (A) 1 or English Composition I (B) |
3 |
| FYEX 1000 | First Year Experience | 1 |
| Select course(s) from the Arts and Humanities Electives list | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIOS 1500 | Introduction to Biochemistry | 4 |
| ITCS 1010 | Programming Logic | 3 |
| ITON 1205 | Network+ and Networking Essentials | 2 |
| Select course(s) from the Related Electives list | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Summer | ||
| ITDB 1401 | SQL Programming and Database Design | 3 |
| ITIS 1520 | Microsoft Office Excel: Skills and Techniques | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| BIOS 2500 | Recombinant DNA Technology | 4 |
| ITCS 1870 | Python Programming I | 3 |
| ITDB 1405 | Oracle PL/SQL Programming | 2 |
| ITON 1748 | Linux Administration I | 3 |
| MATH 1550 | Statistics (A) | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| BIOS 2400 | Tissue Culture | 3 |
| BIOS 2550 | Introduction to Bioinformatics | 1 |
| BIOS 2700 | Internship | 3 |
| BIOS 2800 | Biotechnology Science Seminar | 1 |
| COMM 1000 | Effective Public Speaking | 3 |
| Select course(s) from the Social and Behavioral Science Electives list | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 65 | |
| 1 | English course selection is based on placement test results (ENGL 1111 English Composition I (B) is 4 credits, only 3 credits apply to the degree). |
| Technical course |
ELECTIVES
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Related Electives | ||
| BIOL 1520 | Principles of Biology II | 4 |
| BIOL 2700 | Microbiology | 4 |
| MATH 1650 | College Algebra (A) | 4 |
| Arts and Humanities Electives | ||
| ARTS 1120 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| ARTS 2220 | Survey of Art I | 3 |
| ARTS 2230 | Survey of Art II | 3 |
| ENGL 2250 | Survey of American Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 2260 | Survey of American Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL 2280 | Survey of British Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 2290 | Survey of British Literature II | 3 |
| HUMX 1100 | Introduction to Humanities | 3 |
| MUSC 1200 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| MUSC 1215 | World Music | 3 |
| MUSC 1800 | Popular Music: Rock, Jazz, Country, and Hip-Hop | 3 |
| MUSC 2200 | Music History and Literature I | 3 |
| MUSC 2250 | Music History and Literature II | 3 |
| PHIL 1500 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 2000 | Comparative Religion | 3 |
| PHOT 1000 | History of Photography | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences Electives | ||
| ANTH 1160 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ECON 1150 | Basic Economics | 3 |
| ECON 2500 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 2600 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| GEOG 1500 | Introduction to Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 1600 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| HIST 1150 | Western Civilization I: Antiquity Through the Reformation | 3 |
| HIST 1250 | Western Civilization II: Age of Revolution Through the Present | 3 |
| HIST 2150 | U.S. History: Colonization Through Reconstruction | 3 |
| HIST 2250 | U.S. History: Reconstruction to the Present | 3 |
| POLS 1300 | U.S. National Government | 3 |
| POLS 2500 | Modern Political Ideologies | 3 |
| PSYC 1500 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOCY 1150 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |