The Mathematical Biology minor program offers students the opportunity to develop an appreciation for applying mathematics in the field of Life Sciences. This prepares them for academic, industrial or governmental employment, as well as advanced study, while also fostering analytical skills, initiative and independence that are valuable for general problem-solving.
Minor Requirements
- A grade of "C" (2.0) or better is required in all courses used to satisfy the minor.
- At least 6 upper division hours used in the minor must be earned at UCF within the Department of Mathematics.
- This minor is not open to math majors.
Prerequisite Courses
Students must satisfy each course's prerequisites before enrolling in the class.
- BSC 2010C - Biology I Credit Hours: 4
- MAC 2311C - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I Credit Hours: 4
- MAC 2312 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry II Credit Hours: 4
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
18 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- BSC2011C - Biology II (4)
- MAC2313 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (4)
- MAP2302 - Ordinary Differential Equations I (3)
- MAS3105 - Matrix and Linear Algebra (4)
- Complete at least 1 of the following:
- MAP4484 - Mathematical Biology (3)
- MAP4494 - Mathematical Modeling in Biology (3)
Restricted Electives
3 - 4 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete at least 1 of the following:
- BCH4053 - Biochemistry I (3)
- PCB3023 - Molecular Cell Biology (3)
- PCB3044 - Principles of Ecology (3)
- PCB3063 - Genetics (3)
- PCB4683 - Evolutionary Biology (4)
- Additional courses can be taken as approved.
Grand Total Credits: 21 - 22
Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 21Other Requirements
- Internship, Co-op, or Independent Study credit cannot be used toward the minor.
- Lower division courses do not substitute for Upper Division courses.
- At least 6 credit hours of upper division (3000-4999) level coursework must be performed in the Department of Mathematics at UCF.
