Bioinformatics (4100)
Advances in DNA research, and especially the Human Genome Project, have triggered a need to classify millions of nucleotides in databases. This is only one effort in the growing field of bioinformatics — the creation and development of advanced information and computational technologies for problems in the biotechnical fields. It’s the computer science used to organize and index medical science information, allowing researchers to easily access existing information and submit new entries, perform research functions and generate knowledge.
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. It includes a set of five core classes that present the fundamentals of biotechnology and bioinformatics through lecture and laboratory exercises. Additionally, you may choose from the pool of electives that best meet your educational and career goals.
Bioinformatics professionals are needed in law enforcement forensics, DNA analysis, biotechnical research, medical and pharmaceutical research. Jacksonville has a good number of organizations using bioinformatics, including Mayo Clinic, Shands Jacksonville and Xomed. There is currently an estimated shortage of 200,000 bioinformatics professionals in the United States and this figure is growing. An FCCJ intranet site posts jobs targeting our students. You may also post your resume and receive e-mails about job-related topics.
Local entry-level salaries are in the $40,000 range. National average salaries are in the $60,000 range.
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.
Estimated tuition is $1,594 (for Florida residents as of 7/06). Contact program manager for additional costs (textbooks,
fees, materials).
Bioinformatics (4100)
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 |
