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Aug 21, 2025
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2025-2026 Rowan University Academic Catalog
Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics
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Bioinformatics is a multidisciplinary field of study that uses computational and statistical tools to answer large biological questions. The advent of next-generation DNA/RNA sequencing and other high-throughput biological techniques has resulted in extremely large datasets. In this program, students will learn underlying biological concepts as well as how to store, process and interpret such datasets.
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Rowan Core: 9 s.h.
All first-time Freshmen must complete the University Rowan Core Literacies. There are six literacies: - Communicative Literacy (COML) - 9 s.h. Satisfied by taking the following three courses:
- Artistic Literacy (ARTL)
- Global Literacy (GLBL)
- Humanistic Literacy (HUML)
- Quantitative Literacy (QNTL)
- Scientific Literacy (SCIL)
Majors may suggest courses to fulfill the above literacies and will be applied elsewhere. A complete listing of courses that fulfill the above literacies can be found here Undergraduate Program Requirements . Rowan Experience
Students must satisfy all three Rowan Experience attributes. Credits attached to the courses in this section will apply elsewhere. The attributes are as follows: - Broad-Based Literature Attribute (LIT)
- Writing Intensive Attribute (WI)
- Rowan Seminar Attribute*(RS)
Departments may recommend courses to fulfill these attributes. A complete listing of courses that satisfy these attributes can be found at Undergraduate Program Requirements . *The Rowan Seminar requirement is waived for all students transferring 24 or more approved credits into Rowan University at the time of initial entry. Non-Program Courses: 19 s.h.
Major Requirements: 81 s.h.
Foundational Courses: 16 s.h.
Mid-level Courses: 24 s.h.
Upper-level Courses: 24 s.h.
BINF Restricted Elective Courses: Minimum 17 s.h.
Students should choose at least five courses in consultation with an advisor. At least two BINF Restricted Electives must be 4 s.h. lecture+lab courses; total s.h. of five courses must be a minimum of 17 s.h. Total Required Credits for the Program: 120 s.h.
Completion of 120 semester hours of course work, including the non-program, major and elective courses as well as all Rowan Core and Rowan Experience requirements, with a minimum GPA of 2.0 is mandatory for graduation. Students must receive a grade of C or better in all courses satisfying Non-Program and Major requirements. Yong Chen
Coordinator
856.256.4500 ext. 53589
chenyong@rowan.edu |
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