Biomathematics
Any student not pursuing a major or second major in biomathematics may obtain a minor in biomathematics by taking the following courses:
Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Math Core | ||
| MA 111 | Calculus I | 5 |
| MA 112 | Calculus II | 5 |
| MA 113 | Calculus III | 5 |
| MA 221 | Matrix Algebra & Differential Equations I | 4 |
| MA 222 | Matrix Algebra & Differential Equations II | 4 |
| MA 223 | Engineering Statistics | 4 |
| or MA 382 | Introduction to Statistics with Probability | |
| Biomath Core | ||
| Select any three BMTH courses numbered 300 or above | 12 | |
| Biology | ||
| BIO 110 | Cell Structure and Function | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Mendelian & Molecular Genetics | ||
| Microbiology | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
Approval and Biomathematics Minor Form
All minors must be approved by the biomathematics minor advisor and the student’s advisor. The department has a form for the planning and approval of a biomathematics minor.
Notes and Limitations on Requirements
- Almost all students are required to take six foundational courses as a requirement for their major; therefore only five "extra courses" are required for most students.
- Only MA 111 Calculus I, MA 112 Calculus II, MA 113 Calculus III, MA 221 Matrix Algebra & Differential Equations I, MA 222 Matrix Algebra & Differential Equations II and one of MA 223 Engineering Statistics, MA 381 Introduction to Probability with Applications to Statistics, or MA 382 Introduction to Statistics with Probability can be counted towards any combination of the multiple minors offered by the mathematics department.
- Biomathematics courses cannot be used to count toward both Free Mathematics Electives for a mathematics major and also towards a biomathematics minor.