Bioinformatics is a modern interdisciplinary science that uses computational techniques to help frame and resolve biological problems. Its purpose is to manage biological information and solve biological problems with the help of computer science based technology. The management involves gathering, storing, analyzing and interpreting biological data that can then be used for molecular modeling, gene discovery, assignment of functions to newly discovered genes, and studying relationships like structure and function of proteins. The information obtained by the application of this powerful new technology can be applied to prevent, diagnose and treat inherited and other diseases, design new drugs and vaccines, shorten the development cycle of new medicines and much more.
Ramapo College is the first in New Jersey and one of the first primarily undergraduate colleges in the United States to offer a baccalaureate degree in bioinformatics. The curriculum for this program has been designed to build a solid foundation in modern life sciences as well as cutting-edge computer technology. In advanced courses, students are then trained to manage biological data, develop computational methods for analysis and integration of the data, solve scientific problems and make new discoveries. In addition to the scientific and technical concepts, students are also exposed to the social, business, and ethical aspects of science.
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