Biomathematics Minor

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Gregg Hartvigsen, Coordinator (ISC 360) and Christopher Leary, Coordinator (South Hall 324D)

The minor in Biomathematics is designed to provide students with a broad introduction to the applications of mathematics in modern biology. Combining a background in biology with a background in mathematics, students completing a minor in biomathematics will be well prepared to understand and contribute to current research questions in the field, ranging from molecular to population studies, using both continuous and discrete modeling approaches.

Total Credits Required to Complete Minor: 31

Basic Requirements: (31 Credits)

BIOL 117 - General Biology: Cells, Genetics, Evolution Credit(s): 3
BIOL 119 - General Biology: Diversity, Physiology, Ecology Credit(s): 3
One of the following:
BIOL 350 - Foundations of Biostatistics Credit(s): 3
MATH 242 - Elements of Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
MATH 262 - Applied Statistics Credit(s): 3
MATH 341 - Probability and Applied Statistics Credit(s): 3
MATH 361 - Statistics Credit(s): 3
BIOL 203 - Principles of Ecology Credit(s): 3 or
BIOL 222 - Genetics Credit(s): 3 or
BIOL 271 - Heredity Credit(s): 3
MATH 223 - Calculus III Credit(s): 4
MATH 233 - Linear Algebra I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 340 - Modeling Biological Systems Credit(s): 3 or
MATH 340 - Modeling Biological Systems Credit(s): 3
MATH 383 - Biomathematics Seminar Credit(s): 1
One elective Biology course above the 100-level which is available for biology major credit. Credit(s): 3
One 3-hour elective Mathematics course at the 300-level, other than MATH 390 Credit(s): 3