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Best math/cs classes to take in undergrad for Bioinformatics?

I have some restricted electives to choose from, one math and one computer science.

I'm thinking for computer science I'll take systems design and analysis, it sounds more useful than UNIX/Linux operating systems. But for math, I have no clue what would be more useful to take. My options are differential equations, discrete mathematics, and linear algebra. Anyone know which class would be most useful for someone hoping to pursue bioinformatics? Thanks.

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  • fcas80
    Lv 7
    4 weeks ago

    My vote is statistics, preferably the version with a calculus prerequisite.

  • .
    Lv 6
    4 weeks ago

    Computer science degrees are math heavy.  You’ll need Calculus I, II, and III, Differential equations and Discrete mathematics, and some statistical courses, all of it.  Whatever you can get knocked out early, do it.

    If you’re done with calculus, differential equations is the logical next step. Discrete math is it’s own thing and can be taken anytime.

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