About Bioinformatics at CSUSB
Bioinformatics at Cal State San Bernardino brings together biology, chemistry, mathematics and computer science to help you solve real-world problems through data.
You’ll explore cutting-edge tools and techniques to interpret large-scale biological data — like sequencing entire genomes, analyzing DNA microarrays and processing tandem mass spectrometry results. From unlocking patterns in disease to fueling discoveries in biotechnology, your work will have real impact.
As a CSUSB bioinformatics major, you’ll study across multiple departments:
- School of Computer Science and Engineering
- Department of Biology
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
This interdisciplinary approach means you’ll graduate with a well-rounded skill set that’s in high demand.
Careers in Bioinformatics
With an interdisciplinary background, graduates in bioinformatics are ready to launch careers in:
- Bioinformatics scientist
- Data scientist
- Biostatistician
- Computational biologist
- Research scientist
- Bioinformatics engineer
Sample Courses
Molecular Biology
Informational macromolecules, and how they direct molecular processes in both eukaryotic and bacterial cells.
Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences
Course topics include organic structure and nomenclature, isomerism, and reactivity with an emphasis on structure and reactions foundational for biochemistry.
Statistics with Applications
Acquisition, organization, evaluation, and visual representation of data. Multivariate data, correlation, and regression. Estimation of parameters. Inference, including classical hypothesis testing.
Meet Professor Nicole Bournias-Vardiabasis, Ph.D.
Opportunities for Students
CSUSB’s School of Computer Science and Engineering has strong ties to Southern California employers who provide internships and employment to a number of our students and graduates. In addition, the school’s Industry Advisory Board brings in industry and committee executives to help students stay abreast of trends both locally and globally.
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