BS Computational and Systems Biology

The major in Computational and Systems Biology is designed primarily for highly motivated undergraduates interested in interdisciplinary activities in life sciences, behavioral sciences, and the computational, control, communication and information branches of engineering and computer science. Primary emphasis is on integrative computational and systems biology studies. Preparation for the major consists of a broad foundation in basic sciences chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics, plus an introduction to computing. The major itself provides foundations in mathematical modeling, simulation, computational and information analysis, with an emphasis on quantitative ideas, integrative systems concepts and methodologies. Mathematical, computational and other analytical skills are central to the major.