Undergraduate Programs
Three tracks are set up within the UCIB major and focus on selective areas of study.
Students may choose the Systems Option, the Physical Option, or the Molecular Option.
Contact
Dr. Anthony Geneva
CCIB Undergraduate Program Coordinator, Associate Professor of Biology
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The undergraduate major in Computational and Integrative Biology (UCIB) is designed for students interested in the collaborative approach to biology, systems biology, integrative biology, biological chemistry, biomathematics, and computer science. To accomplish this UCIB students take the introductory series of courses in Physics, Math, Computer Science, Chemistry, and Biology. From that broad base of training, students then select a concentration for their upper-level courses, focusing on one or more of these disciplines. The Learning Goals for the UCIB program can be found here.
While we do not offer a minor in Computational and Integrative Biology, many UCIB majors pursue a double major in Physics, Math, Computer Science, Chemistry, or Biology. This can often be accomplished by simply expanding the set of introductory courses they take in order to build a broad base understanding of each discipline before pursuing more advanced courses in their preferred concentration.
Requirements of UCIB Major
Every UCIB student is required to complete basic courses, which provide the academic foundation for the major. However, required courses differ among the tracks to allow in-depth examination of areas of particular individual interest. More advanced courses provide an opportunity for advanced students to study their primary topic more critically and present results publicly in oral and written form.
Concentration Options
The Molecular Option provides a thorough background in the subject areas involved in Computational and Integrative Biology (CIB) Major, with a stronger emphasis on chemistry and biology.
The Systems Option provides a thorough background in the subject areas involved in Computational and Integrative Biology (CIB) Major, with a stronger emphasis on mathematics and computer science.
The Physical Option provides a thorough background in the subject areas involved in Computational and Integrative Biology (CIB) Major, with a stronger emphasis on biophysics.
Senior Course
All UCIB majors must complete the following courses before graduating:
- 50:121:400 Capstone Course I
- 50:121:401 Capstone Course II
Click here for more information regarding the CCIB Capstone Course details.