Oregon State University College of Agricultural Sciences 23 courses 180 total credits
The Biological Data Sciences (BDS) undergraduate program provides trans-disciplinary education that intersects the life sciences, computer science, statistics, and mathematics. The BDS program integrates biological computing, statistics, and mathematics, preparing students to tackle complex biological questions with cutting-edge data science techniques.
| Total Credits | 180 credits |
Biological Science
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BI 221Z | +*Principles of Biology: Cells | 5 |
| BI 222Z | *Principles of Biology: Organisms | 5 |
| BI 223Z | *Principles of Biology: Ecology and Evolution | 5 |
| BI 311 | Genetics | 4 |
| BI 445 | Evolution | 3 |
Chemistry
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CH 221Z | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CH 227Z | +*General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
Mathematics
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH 251Z | +*Differential Calculus | 4 |
| MTH 252Z | Integral Calculus | 4 |
Statistics
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ST 351 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | 4 |
| ST 411 | Methods of Data Analysis | 4 |
| ST 412 | Methods of Data Analysis | 4 |
Difference, Power, and Oppression - Advanced
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AG 311 or ENSC 333 | +*Indigenous Agriculture and Subsistence or +*Environmental Justice | 3 |
Biological Data Sciences
Experiential Learning
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BDS 401 or BDS 403 | Research or Thesis | 1-16 |
| BDS 003 or BDS 004 | Undergraduate Research or Internship | 0 |
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