The Biomathematics minor is an interdisciplinary program designed primarily for students majoring in math or biology who are interested in the expanding field of mathematical modeling of biological phenomena.
Requirements for the minor
I. The Core (21 hours)
Course ID | Course Title |
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BIOL-1311 | Integrative Biology I |
BIOL-1111 | Introductory Biology Laboratory |
BIOL-2312 | Cells and Cell Systems |
BIOL-2112 | Cell Systems Laboratory |
BIOL-3413 | Genes, Phenotypes, and Evolutionary Dynamics |
MATH-1311 | Calculus I |
MATH-1320 | Statistical Methods |
MATH-2308 | Introduction to Analytical Models |
II. Advanced Interdisciplinary Study (7 hours)
Complete one of the following pairs of courses. The BIOL course should be taken first for either option, as the MATH course will build on the knowledge from the BIOL course. The two MATH courses are offered alternate years, so students should check with the MATH department to
ensure they can complete their desired option.
Ecology option
Course ID | Course Title |
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BIOL-3434 | Ecology |
MATH-3328 | Mathematical models in Life Sciences |
or
Genetics option
Course ID | Course ID |
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BIOL-3450 | Genetics |
MATH-3327 | Probablistic Models in Life Sciences |
III. Contemporary Topics and Research in Biomathematics (at least 2 hours)
Complete all of the following:
Course ID | Course ID |
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BIMA-2094 | Seminar in Biomathematics I |
BIMA-3190, BIMA-3290, BIMA-3390 | Independent Research in Biomathematics (at least one hour) |
BIMA-3194 | Seminar in Biomathematics II |
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