Biomathematics

  1. Required Mathematics and Computer Science courses (24 credits):
    1. Math 122 (Integral Calculus) + 251 (Differential Equations)
    2. Math 211 (Intro Statistical Methods & Applications)
    3. CS 141 (Computer Science I: Programming Fundamentals)
    4. Math 214 (Discrete Math Modeling with Biological Applications)
    5. Math 315 (Continuous Math Modeling with Biological Applications)
  2. Required Biology courses (14 credits) :
    1. Biology 130, 131L, 140, 141L (Intro Bio Sequence)
    2. One of the following courses:
      1. Biology 200 + 201L (Evolution)
      2. Biology 304 + 304L (Genetics)
      3. Biology 305 + 305L (Population Genomics)
      4. Biology 315 + 315L (Ecology)
      5. Biology 316 + 316L (Freshwater Ecology)
      6. Biology 348 + 348L (Wildlife Biology)
  3. Math Electives (8 credits): Select 2 courses from the following list in consultation with the advisor (at least one at the 300 or 400 level):
    1. Math 201 (Transition to Advanced Math)
    2. Math 223 (Multivariable Calculus)
    3. Math 261 (Linear Algebra)
    4. Math 305 (Probability & Simulation)
    5. Math 311 (Probability Theory)
    6. Math 312 (Math Statistics)
    7. Math 314 (Agent-Based Modeling)
    8. Math 321 (Real Analysis)
    9. Math 324 (Vector and Advanced Calculus)
    10. Math 352 (Partial Differential Equations)
    11. Math 465 (Special Topics when appropriate)
    12. CS 142 (Computer Science II: Object-Oriented Programming)
    13. Math 451-452 (Math Research), total of 4 credits
  4. Biology Electives (14 credits): Select 3 courses from the following list in consultation with the advisor (2 must have a lab):
    1. Biology courses at the 200 or 300 level [Biology 307 (Cell Biology) may combine with BMB 310 (Methods in Cell Biology and Biochemistry) to satisfy a lab elective]
    2. Chemistry 315 (Biochemistry) [may combine with BMB 310 (Methods in Cell Biology and Biochemistry) to satisfy a lab elective]
    3. Chemistry 416 (Mechanisms of Drug Action)
    4. Neuroscience 270 (Neuroscience) [may combine with Neuroscience 350 (Neuroscience Research Methods) to satisfy a lab elective]
  5. Senior Research (4 credits): 
    Normally, students will have two advisors: one who advises the mathematical component of their senior research and one who advises the biological component of their research. Each student will take four credits of seminar, one credit in the spring of their junior year, and three credits in their senior year (all in one semester or divided between fall and spring semesters).  Students may petition to substitute Math 451/452 or participation in Research Fellowships/St. Jude Summer Plus program for two terms before junior spring semester for credit for Math 386. See the Math Chair for more details.
    1. Math 386 (Junior Sem) or Math 451/452
    2. Math 485, 486 (Senior Seminar)
  6. Recommended Courses:
    1. If considering grad school in Ecology it is strongly recommended that students take Bio 315, CS 142, and Math 311.
    2. If considering grad school in Mathematics, Biomathematics, or Mathematical Ecology it is strongly recommended that students take Math 201, 261, and 321.
    3. Students should consider Bio 214, or EnvS 160 as a means of fulfilling their F-11 requirement.
    4. Physics 111 + 113L (Fundamentals in Physics I) as appropriate to career goals
    5. Some classes that may be of interest:
    6. Economics 407 (Game Theory)
    7. History 105 (Special Topics: Disease & Epidemics) F2i, F3
    8. History 270 (Global Environmental History) F3, F11
    9. History 307 (Nature & War) F3
    10. International Studies 340, 341 (Global Ecopolitics, Comparative Ecopolitics) F8
    11. Philosophy 230 (Environmental Ethics)
    12. Philosophy 303 (Medical Ethics) F1