Computers & Biosystems Concentration

This Concentration is designed for student interested primarily in computer hardware, software, data management, data representation, graph theory, computational algorithm or artificial intelligence applications in biological sciences, medicine or pharmacology. Research problems are typically algorithm oriented and/or involve graphs, automata or software development. Examples include algorithmic or graph-theory based studies for managing genomics207A, data; development of knowledge-based systems (KBS) for delivering patient education; and KBS for automating complex biosystem modeling tasks.

APPROVED LIST - CONCENTRATIONS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2010-2011

Tentative schedule in parentheses.

Consult Curricula & Courses at www.registrar.ucla.edu/catalog/ for detailed course descriptions.

I. The following 2 premajor Program in Computing (PIC) courses (10 units)

II. Required CORE Courses

1. Math 151A: Applied Numerical Methods (4) (Fall, Winter, Spring)

OR

EE 103: Applied Numerical Computing (4) (Fall, Spring)

OR

CS 170A: Mathematical Modeling and Methods for Computer Science (4) (Spring)

2. CS 180: Introduction to Algorithms and Complexity (4) (Fall, Winter, Spring)

3. MCDB M140 Cell Biology: Cell Cycle (5) (Spring)

OR

MCDB 144: Molecular Biology (5) (Fall, Spring)

OR

Phy Sci 166: Animal Physiology (6) (Summer only)

OR

BME CM102: Basic Human Biology for Biomedical Engineers I (4) (Fall)

OR

BME CM103: Basic Human Biology for Biomedical Engineers II (4) (Fall)

II. Two additional courses selected from the following list, in consultation with a CB mentor, justified as coherent in the proposal submitted when applying to the Major, and approved by the Program Chair.