Bioresource Research Undergraduate Major (BS, HBS) - Genomics/Bioinformatics

The Bio Resource Research Program in the College of Agricultural Sciences provides research-based, interdisciplinary education, in conjunction with a rigorous biosciences curriculum and opportunities for experiential learning and professional development, in fields related to biological resources, agriculture, and environmental, food and health sciences. Our graduates can contribute successfully to their future career fields or graduate programs, and think critically to help solve the world’s bio resource-related problems. Students can choose any one of the following option: Genomics/Bioinformatics Technological advances in the life sciences have led to a virtual explosion of genomics, proteomics, metabolomics and related "omics" data that give unprecedented global and molecular views of living systems. The Genomics/Bioinformatics Option focuses on computational analyses of these data, using state-of-the-art methods. Computational areas of emphasis within this option include sequence (DNA and protein) analysis and alignment, biological network analysis, and quantitative modeling. Students will be able to use these data to answer research questions and address emerging applications in life sciences, biotechnology, and medicine, and will be prepared for careers or graduate programs in this new, rapidly growing field.