Computational Biology

Certificate of Achievement
2022-2023

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About the Program

The Biology Program provides a diverse array of educational opportunities to meet the needs of our community. Academic pathways are available for students seeking transfer to four-year institutions, an AA degree in Biology, an AA degree in Biology: Allied Health, pre-nursing and pre-dental hygiene program preparation, or pre-professional coursework (e.g., medicine, pharmacy, radiology, optometry, paramedic, and veterinary). Additionally, the program offers courses required for various AA/AS degrees and certificates (e.g., Horticulture, Kinesiology, Psychology, Viticulture/Enology), and to meet general education requirements.

About the Certificate

Computational Biology uses data analysis, mathematical modeling, and computational simulation techniques to understand complex biological systems. The Computational Biology certificate provides coursework designed to train students entering careers that require the interpretation and analysis of large amounts of biological data. The objective of the certificate is to acquire skills in computer science, biology and statistics that can be applied to bioinformatics. Students may also wish to obtain the Associate of Arts in Computational Biology degree, which can be used to transfer to a university for a BA/BS degree in Computational Biology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or related field.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities for students with a Certifi cate of Achievement in Computational Biology may include employment with
pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, academic research and scientifi c software companies.

Program Outcomes

• Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Computational Biology, students are able to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts in molecular biology, including DNA, genes, proteins and genomes.
• Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Computational Biology, students are able to explain the use of computational techniques to solve biological problems.
• Upon completion of the Certifi cate of Achievement in Computational Biology, students are able to use online resources
  such as NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information) and bioinformatics applications to research and analyze
  biological data.

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Required Core: (21 Units) Units

Course	Units
BIO 1C Cell and Molecular Biology	5
BIO 2A Bioinformatics	4
CHEM 1A General College Chemistry I	5
CS 7 Introduction to Computer Programming Concepts	3
MATH 40 Statistics and Probability	4

List A: Select One (5 Units)

Course	Units
BIO 1A General Botany	5
BIO 1B General Zoology	5

Units

Units Category	Units
Total Units	26

Updated: July 2022