Mathematical Biology Minor

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Affiliation: School of Science and Mathematics, Department of Biology

Mathematical biology consists of the use of mathematical concepts and techniques to investigate biological systems. Representative research areas include modeling the kinetics of specific chemical reactions, analyzing the interactions among neurons within a nervous system, and predicting the success of species conservation plans.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

A 2.00 GPA in minor requirements.
At least nine hours of the program requirements must be completed at Truman State University.
A minimum of 15 credits in minor courses as specified below.

Program Requirements:

The Mathematical Biology minor requires the successful completion of 15 credits of the following. Unless otherwise indicated, credits may count toward a student’s major.

Mathematical Biology

Complete one of the following courses:

BIOL 345 - Introduction to Mathematical Biology Credit(s): 3
MATH 345 - Introduction to Mathematical Biology Credit(s): 3

Bioinformatics

Complete one of the following courses:

BIOL 370 - Introduction to Bioinformatics Credit(s): 3
CS 325 - Introduction to Bioinformatics Credit(s): 3

Statistics

Complete one of the following courses:

BIOL 502 - Biometry Credit(s): 3
STAT 330 - Introduction to Linear Models Credit(s): 3
STAT 331 - Biostatistics Credit(s): 3
STAT 530 - Applied Statistical Methods I Credit(s): 3

Electives

Complete at least 6 credits of the following courses. Credits from these courses MAY NOT count toward a student’s major(s).

BIOL 104 - Ecology and Evolution of the Organism Credit(s): 4
BIOL 107 - Cells, Molecules, and Genes Credit(s): 4
BIOL 300 - Genetics Credit(s): 4
CS 170 - Introduction to Computer Science I Credit(s): 4
CS 180 - Foundations of Computer Science I Credit(s): 4
CS 181 - Foundations of Computer Science II Credit(s): 3
CS 191 - Computing Structures Credit(s): 3
DATA 222 - Data Science Credit(s): 3
DATA 322 - Intermediate Data Science Credit(s): 3
DATA 324 - Data Visualization with Design Credit(s): 3
MATH 263 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Credit(s): 4
MATH 264 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus III Credit(s): 4
MATH 285 - Matrix Algebra Credit(s): 3
MATH 335 - Game Theory Credit(s): 3
MATH 357 - Linear Algebra Credit(s): 3
STAT 250 - Statistical Computing Credit(s): 3
STAT 251 - R programming Credit(s): 2
STAT 260 - Applied Mathematics for Data Analysis Credit(s): 4
STAT 535 - Applied Statistical Methods II Credit(s): 3