Mathematical Biology: Genomics Sub-plan
A Mathematical Biology: Genomics sub-plan prepares students to develop mathematical models of complex phenomena and systems. This versatile skill can be applied beyond biological systems and is increasingly valuable to a wide range of industry sectors.
Sub-plan course requirements
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BS degree
BS Mathematical Biology: Genomics Specialization (College of Science & Engineering)
- One Theoretical Algebra course
- MATH 4242: Applied Linear Algebra
- MATH 5525: Intro to Ordinary Differential Equations or MATH 5535 Dynamical Systems & Chaos
- MATH 5651: Basic Theory of Probability and Statistics or STAT 5101
- MATH 4428: Mathematical Modeling
- Three additional upper-division MATH courses (for example: MATH 5445 Mathematical Analysis of Biological Networks)
- BIOL 1009/1009H: General Biology
- GCD 3022: Genetics
- CSCI 5461 or 5481 (note the CSCI prerequisites for these courses)
- One of the following: (note the prerequisites for the EEB and GCD courses)
- EEB 5042: Quantitative Genetics
- GCD 4143: Human Genetics
- GCD 4151: Molecular Biology of Cancer
- CSCI 5461/5481: (the one not taken above)
- MATH 5445: Mathematical Analysis of Biological Networks (recommended if not taken above)
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BA degree
BA Mathematical Biology: Genomics Specialization (College of Liberal Arts)
- One Theoretical Algebra course
- MATH 4242: Applied Linear Algebra
- MATH 5525: Intro to Ordinary Differential Equations or MATH 5535 Dynamical Systems & Chaos
- MATH 5651: Basic Theory of Probability and Statistics or STAT 5101
- MATH 4428: Mathematical Modeling
- One additional upper-division MATH course (for example: MATH 5445 Mathematical Analysis of Biological Networks)
- BIOL 1009/1009H: General Biology
- GCD 3022: Genetics
- CSCI 5461 or 5481 (note the CSCI prerequisites for these courses)
- One of the following: (note the prerequisites for the EEB and GCD courses)
- EEB 5042: Quantitative Genetics
- GCD 4143: Human Genetics
- GCD 4151: Molecular Biology of Cancer
- MATH 5445: Mathematical Analysis of Biological Networks (recommended if not taken above)
- CSCI 5461/5481 (the one not taken above)
- MATH 4995 or 4997W: CLA Capstone
Sample plans
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BS degree
BS Mathematical Biology: Genomics Specialization (College of Science & Engineering)
This plan is not a contract, as curriculum can change. The APAS is the official method for tracking completion of University degree requirements.
Freshman year
Students can take either the University-wide or CSE-only versions of the calculus courses (MATH 1271/1371, 1272/1372, 2243/2373, 2263/2374).
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
|---|---|
| MATH 1371: Calculus I (placement into course or prerequisite) |
MATH 1372: Calculus II (prerequisite: 1271) |
| PHYS: 1301W Physics I | PHYS 1302W: Physics II |
| CSCI 1133: Python | BIOL 1009: General Biology |
| WRIT 1301: Freshman Composition | Liberal Education course |
| CSE 1001: First Year Experience (only offered Fall semester) |
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Sophomore year
| Fall semester | Spring semester |
|---|---|
| MATH 2373: Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (prerequisite: 1272) |
MATH 2374: Multivariable Calculus and Vector Analysis |
| GCD 3022: Genetics (prerequisite: BIOL 1009) |
MATH 3283W: Sequences, Series, and Foundations (prerequisite: 2243 & 2263) |
| Liberal Education course | GCD 4143: Human Genetics & Genomics (prerequisite: GCD 3022) |
| Liberal Education course | Liberal Education course |
Junior year
Upper Division requires admission to the major prior to enrollment.
| Fall semester | Spring semester |
|---|---|
| MATH 4242: Applied Linear Algebra | MATH 5525: Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations |
| MATH 4/5XXX math elective | MATH 4/5XXX math elective |
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CSCI 3003: Computing in Biology |
CSCI 5461: Functional Genomics, Systems Biology, and Bioinformatics (prerequisite: CSCI 3003) |
| Liberal Education course | Liberal Education course |
Senior year
Upper Division requires admission to the major prior to enrollment.
| Fall semester | Spring semester |
|---|---|
| MATH 5651: Basic Theory of Probability and Statistics | MATH 4428: Mathematical Modeling |
| MATH 4281: Modern Algebra | MATH 5445: Mathematical Analysis of Biological Networks |
| Liberal Education course | Liberal Education course |
| Liberal Education course | Open Elective or Liberal Education Course |
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BA degree
BA Mathematical Biology: Genomics Specialization (College of Liberal Arts)
This plan is not a contract, as curriculum can change. The APAS is the official method for tracking completion of University degree requirements.
Freshman year
Students can take either the University-wide or CSE-only versions of the calculus courses (MATH 1271/1371, 1272/1372, 2243/2373, 2263/2374).
| Fall semester | Spring semester |
|---|---|
| MATH 1271: Calculus I (placement into course or prerequisite) |
MATH 1272: Calculus II (prerequisite: 1271) |
| WRIT 1301: Freshman Composition | BIOL 1009: General Biology |
| Liberal Education course | CSCI 1133: Python |
| Second Language | Second Language |
| CLA 1001: First Year Experience I (only offered Fall semester) |
CLA 1002: First Year Experience II (only offered Fall semester) |
Sophomore year
| Fall semester | Spring semester |
|---|---|
| MATH 2243: Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (prerequisite: 1272) |
MATH 2263: Multivariable Calculus (prerequisite: 1272) |
| GCD 3022: Genetics (prerequisite: BIOL 1009) |
MATH 3283W: Sequences, Series & Foundations (prerequisite: 2243 & 2263) |
| Second Language | Second Language |
| CSCI 1933: Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures (prerequisite: CSCI 1133) |
CSCI 2011: Discrete Structures (prerequisite: MATH 1271) |
| CLA 3002: Career Kickstarter | -- |
Junior year
Upper Division requires admission to the major prior to enrollment.
| Fall semester | Spring semester |
|---|---|
| MATH 4281: Modern Algebra | MATH 5525: Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations |
| MATH 4242: Applied Linear Algebra | CSCI 4041: Algorithms & Data Structures (prerequisiteS: CSCI 1933 and 2011) |
| Liberal Education course | Liberal Education course |
| CSCI 3003: Computing in Biology (prerequisite: BIOL 1009) |
Liberal Education course |
Senior year
Upper Division requires admission to the major prior to enrollment.
| Fall semester | Spring semester |
|---|---|
| MATH 5651: Basic Theory of Probability and Statistics |
MATH 4428: Mathematical Modeling |
| MATH 4997W: Math Capstone | MATH 5445: Mathematical Analysis of Biological Networks |
| CSCI 5481: Computational Techniques for Genomics (CSCI 4041) | GCD 4143: Human Genetics & Genomics (GCD 3022) |
| Liberal Education course | Open Elective or Liberal Education Course |
Related minors
- Biology
- Computational Biology
- Genetics: All but two electives are completed with the Mathematical Biology: Genomics Specialization.
