Computer Science Dept. Policy for Undergraduates

The Computer Science Bioinformatics Option

How do I add the computer science Bioinformatics Options?

1. Review the information at the Bioinformatics Web site (http://www.uml.edu/college/arts_sciences/bio-cheminformatics).
2. Talk to Dr. Georges Grinstein (grinstein@cs.uml.edu), the Bioinformatics advisor, in Olsen 301 to determine if the option is right for you.
3. Make sure that you satisfy the requirements for joining the computer science major (even if you already are a computer science major).  These requirements are listed here.
4. Fill out a Declaration of Major/Minor/Second Major or Change of Major form.
• In the top section, fill in your name and student ID.
• In the middle section, check the line to the left of “Declaration of Concentration/Option (subplan).”
• Write “Bioinformatics” on the line to the right of “Declaration of Concentration/Option (subplan).”
5. Take your completed Declaration form to Dr. Grinstein in Olsen 301.  He will sign it to indicate your acceptance into the Bioinformatics program..
6. Bring the initialed form to the Dr. Heines, the CS Undergraduate Coordinator, to have him sign it.
7. Take the signed form to the Registrar’s Office.

Please direct questions to the CS Undergraduate Coordinator at:  ugcoord@cs.uml.edu