University of California, Los Angeles College of Letters and Science 16 courses
The Mathematical Biology minor introduces undergraduate students to an active interdisciplinary research field at UCLA. The minor core examines biological systems in a holistic and quantitative manner by emphasizing systems and integrative principles in biology. Students who complete the minor have sufficient training to apply the knowledge they learn in graduate school or employment of their choice. Students complete a core curriculum and an elective course. The minor consists of lower-division courses basic to the minor, five core courses, and one elective course that provide the needed background in mathematical biology, molecular and cell biology, statistics and probability, and mathematical modeling and simulation methods for biological systems.
The Minor: Required Lower-Division Courses (8 units)
Complete the following two courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 33A | Linear Algebra and Applications | 4 |
| MATH 33B | Differential Equations | 4 |
The Minor: Required Upper-Division Courses (24 units)
Complete six courses as follows:
The Minor: Required Upper-Division Courses (24 units): Required
Complete the following three courses, one probability course, and one molecular, cell, and developmental biology course:
The Minor: Required Upper-Division Courses (24 units): Required: Probability
Select one course from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EC ENGR 131A | Probability and Statistics | 4 |
| MATH 170A | Probability Theory I | 4 |
| STATS 100A | Introduction to Probability | 4 |
The Minor: Required Upper-Division Courses (24 units): Required: Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology
Select one course from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCD BIO M140 | Cancer Cell Biology | 5 |
| MCD BIO 144 | Molecular Biology of Cellular Processes | 5 |
The Minor: Required Upper-Division Courses (24 units): Elective
Select one course from:
Click a course code or title to read the full course description.
Our subject experts help with essays, research papers, case studies, discussion posts, and capstone projects for these programs β written from scratch to your course requirements.
Program and course information is reproduced from each university's published academic catalog for informational purposes and may change. Always confirm current requirements with your university. We are an independent academic support service and are not affiliated with or endorsed by the universities listed.
Expert guides on essay writing, citation styles, study skills, and academic success.
View All Articles
Learn how to write a good research question for a paper. Narrow your topic, identify a research problem, and create a focused question with practical examples.
Learn how to choose a research topic you can actually research. Discover how to narrow broad ideas, find reliable sources, and develop a focused research question.
Learn how to cite sources in a research paper using APA, MLA, and Chicago styles, with in-text citation examples and reference-list tips.