Bioinformatics
An Arts and Sciences A.A. Degree Program (Transfer)
APPLICATION CODE 202
For Curriculum Information Contact the Science and Technology
Division—Room ST-248—410-772-4827

This curriculum is designed for students planning to transfer to a fouryear
institution to complete a bachelor’s degree in Bioinformatics.
This new program melds the fields of biological sciences and technology
so that data, its discovery, manipulation, storage, and extension
can be accomplished. The emphasis is on the use and handling of
data. Technical development will include basic knowledge of programming
languages, databases and Internet. Graduates would find careers
in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Students should be
familiar with the curriculum requirements of the institution to which
they intend to transfer. The program will include concentration on
general studies, biological foundations, and computer science.

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE Credits
(General education core credits in excess of 36 will transfer as general electives or courses related to the major. Each student’s total of general education and required courses must equal at least 60 semester hours of credit.)