The Master of Science degree in CBB is no longer being offered
Coursework Requirements: Total units = 11
Core Courses: Total units = 3
Students choose 3 of the 6 core courses| Core Course Number | Core Course Name | Unit value |
|---|---|---|
| BIOLSCI 323 | Bioinformatics: Biological Sequence and Structure Analysis | 1 |
| BIOLSCI 378 | Functional Genomics | 1 |
| CHEMENG 395 | Special Topics in Chemical Engineering : Networks | 1 |
| EECS 336 | Design and Analysis of Algorithms | 1 |
| IBIS 407 | Genome-Scale Science | 1 |
| STAT 465 | Statistical Methods in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology | 1 |
Elective Courses: Total units = 5
Students complete 5 courses from the list of approved electives. Four (4) of the five (5) electives must be in an area outside of the student's previous degree major. Three (3) of the five (5) electives must be classified as advanced electives.Independent Research/Projects CBB 499: Total units = 3
Students complete at least 3 units of CBB 499. During enrollment in CBB 499, students focus upon research for their Independent Research Projects. Work is mentored by at least two (2) CBB faculty members.Research Internship CBB 560: Total units = 0
Student works with an industry partner during the summer term (other terms may be considered on an individual basis). Internships are an opportunity for the student to receive financial complensation for their work while gaining valuable corporate research exposure.Seminar Series CBB 460: Total units =0
Student enrolls in the Seminar Series in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics each quarter of enrollment.Additional Requirements:
Examinations:
Presentation of Masters thesis work as a formal seminar.Documents:
Written thesis approved by the students Masters thesis committee.Seminars:
Students are expected to attend the seminar series throughout their academic careers as Masters students in CBB, participating in question and answer sessions. The series serves as a platform for students to learn how to effectively present their work.Other:
• Receive a grade of 'B' or better in all core courses• Maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average
• Participate in CBB events: Student Research Day, Open Houses, Sponsored Workshops, etc.
• Remain in good academic standing with The Graduate School