Advanced Technical Certificate

Bioinformatics (4100)

The goal of this advanced technical certificate is to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to support the data systems employed by companies pursuing bioinformatics. While this program is primarily designed for students who have completed the Database Technology A.S./A.A.S. degree, students from other degree programs can benefit from the course offerings. The program includes a set of five core classes that present the fundamentals of biotechnology and bioinformatics through lecture and laboratory exercises. Students may then choose from a pool of electives to best meet their individual educational and career goals.

Application Procedure
Students entering this program must have completed at least a two-year degree in a computer-related field and have fulfilled all prerequisites to courses in the certificate program.

Cost
Estimated tuition is $1,520 (for Florida residents as of 7/05). Contact program manager for additional costs (textbooks, fees, materials).

Curriculum

Professional Courses
BSC 2010C	Principles of Biology I	4
BSC 1421	Introduction to Biotechnology	1
BSC 1404C	Introduction to Biotechnology Methods	3
BSC 2435	Introduction to Bioinformatics	3
COP 2004	Introduction to PERL Programming	3
	Credit Hours	14

Professional Electives
CET 2886	Securing Linux/Unix	3
COP 2347	Linux Network Administration	3
COP 2742	Oracle Advanced DBA	4
COP 2745	Advanced Oracle PL/SQL Programming	3
CTS 2830	Oracle Web Development	3
COP 2812	Introduction to XML	3
COP 2822	HTML Programming	4
	Credit Hours	10

Total Credit Hours: 24

The following are suggested electives from courses listed above, based on experience.

Recommended for students with database experience
COP 2347	Linux Network Administration	3
COP 2742	Oracle Advanced DBA	4
COP 2745	Advanced Oracle PL/SQL Programming	3

Recommended for students with programming experience
COP 2812	Introduction to XML	3
COP 2822	HTML Programming	4
CTS 2830	Oracle Web Development	3

Recommended for students with Unix experience
CET 2886	Securing Linux/Unix	3