Biomathematics, Minor

Overview

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)

BIOL - 1311 Integrative Biology Credits: 3
BIOL - 1111 Introductory Biology Lab Credits: 1
BIOL - 2312 Cells and Cell Systems Credits: 3
BIOL - 2112 Cells and Cell Systems Lab Credits: 1
BIOL - 3313 Genes, Phenotypes, and Evolutionary Dynamics Credits: 3
MATH - 1311 Calculus I Credits: 3
MATH - 1320 Statistical Methods Credits: 3
MATH - 2308 Mathematics for Data Science Credits: 3

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

BIOL - 3434 Ecology Credits: 4
MATH - 3328 Mathematical Models in Life Sciences Credits: 3

or

Genetics option

BIOL - 3450 Genetics Credits: 4
MATH - 3327 Probabilistic Models in Life Sciences Credits: 3

III. Contemporary Topics and Research in Biomathematics (at Least 2 Hours)

BIMA - 2094 Seminar in Biomathematics I Credits: 0
BIMA - 3190 Independent Research in Biomathematics Credits: 1
BIMA - 3290 Independent Research in Biomathematics Credits: 2
BIMA - 3390 Independent Research in Biomathematics Credits: 3
BIMA - 3194 Seminar in Biomathematics II Credits: 1

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