Requirements effective Autumn Quarter 2001.
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Description:
In recent years, the application of mathematical modeling and
computation has paved the way for great strides in our understanding
of basic biological phenomena. A solid training in mathematics
is rapidly becoming essential for modern research in a wide
variety of biological and medical disciplines, including
developmental biology,
genetics and genomics,
biostatistics,
ecological modeling,
physiology, and biomechanics.
This Option focuses on
basic techniques of mathematical modeling and
computating that are employed in the life sciences.
ACMS Program Core (58 credits)
may be substituted for Physics 122, 123 required in the Program Core. Note that Physics 121 is still required.
Option Core (12 credits)
Option Electives -- Group I (8 credits)
At least 8 additional credits from approved courses (at the
300 level or higher)
in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science and
Engineering, Mathematics, and Statistics. The following
pre-approved courses are particularly recommended:
Option Electives -- Group II (12 credits)
At least 12 credits of approved
courses in a biological and life
science area. Unless exempted by petition,
these courses must
be at the 300 level or higher.
Biology courses applied to the ACMS Program Core may not be used
toward this requirement.
(Suggested Electives)
Warning: Some courses in other departments are available to non-majors only on a space-available basis. This should be kept in mind when planning a program. It is also the responsibility of the student to determine any prerequisite requirements pertaining to their chosen elective courses.
Double majors / Double degrees: Students who complete a double major or double degree in an approved biological and life sciences department will naturally have satisfied the Group II Option Electives.
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