Advanced technologies in computer science have streamlined the capturing, computing, and interpreting of information, turning biology into a science of big data. Systems biology analyzes cells on a system or network level for a better understanding of an organism as a whole. Students earning a Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology with a sub-plan in Systems and Big Data Biology study a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computing in addition to core coursework in biology. The sub-plan educates students on the applications of data science to research and analysis methods and the communication of findings. Undergraduates gain firsthand experience in laboratory research through the senior thesis and capstone units. This major and emphasizes prime students for graduate-level study and careers in high demand.
