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Biology and Mathematics, BS

2021-2022 Edition

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In the BS, combined biology and mathematics degree program, science courses lay the groundwork for strong basic training in mathematics, chemistry, and physics that are relevant to biology. In biology courses, students broadly explore the organization and processes of life—from molecules and cells through organs and organ systems to populations, ecosystems, and evolution. In mathematics courses, students pursue mathematical reasoning, differential equations, and linear algebra, as well as statistics and probability. The fields of biology and mathematics are integrated in a range of course offerings including bioinformatics, applied statistics, advanced genomics, and biological imaging.

Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified and complete any additional courses needed beyond specific college and major requirements to satisfy graduation credit requirements.

University-Wide Requirements

All undergraduate students are required to complete the University-Wide Requirements.

NUpath Requirements

All undergraduate students are required to complete the NUpath Requirements.

Biology Requirements

Course List
Code Title Hours
Introduction to College
BIOL 1000Biology at Northeastern1
or MATH 1000 Mathematics at Northeastern
Biology
Foundations
BIOL 1107
and BIOL 1108
Foundations of Biology
and Lab for BIOL 1107
5
Inquiries
BIOL 2299Inquiries in Biological Sciences4
Genetics
BIOL 2301
and BIOL 2302
Genetics and Molecular Biology
and Lab for BIOL 2301
5
Project Lab
BIOL 2309Biology Project Lab4
Chemistry
General Chemistry
CHEM 1161
and CHEM 1162
and CHEM 1163
General Chemistry for Science Majors
and Lab for CHEM 1161
and Recitation for CHEM 1161
5
Organic Chemistry
CHEM 2311
and CHEM 2312
Organic Chemistry 1
and Lab for CHEM 2311
5
CHEM 2313
and CHEM 2314
Organic Chemistry 2
and Lab for CHEM 2313
5
Biochemistry
BIOL 3611
and BIOL 3612
Biochemistry
and Lab for BIOL 3611
5
Intermediate/Advanced Biology
Complete one of the following:4-5
BIOL 2327 to BIOL 3999
BIOL 4705 to BIOL 5999
Organismal and Population Biology Elective
Complete one of the following:4-5
BIOL 2327
Human Parasitology
BIOL 3401
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIOL 3403
Animal Behavior
BIOL 3413
Current Topics in Organismal and Population Biology
BIOL 3421
and BIOL 3422
Microbiology
and Lab for BIOL 3421
EEMB 2302
and EEMB 2303
Ecology
and Lab for EEMB 2302
EEMB 2400
Introduction to Evolution
EEMB 2700
and EEMB 2701
Marine Biology
and Lab for EEMB 2700
EEMB 3460
Conservation Biology

Mathematics Requirements

Course List
Code Title Hours
Calculus 1
MATH 1341Calculus 1 for Science and Engineering4
or MATH 1251 Calculus and Differential Equations for Biology 1
Calculus 2 and Calculus 3
MATH 1342Calculus 2 for Science and Engineering4
or MATH 1252 Calculus and Differential Equations for Biology 2
MATH 2321Calculus 3 for Science and Engineering4
Physics
PHYS 1161
and PHYS 1162
Physics 1
and Lab for PHYS 1161
5
Required Mathematics Courses
MATH 1365Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning4
MATH 2341Differential Equations and Linear Algebra for Engineering4
MATH 3081Probability and Statistics4
Mathematics Electives
Complete three of the following:12
MATH 2331
Linear Algebra
MATH 3001 to MATH 4899

Additional Requirements

Course List
Code Title Hours
Experiential Learning Introduction
EESC 2000Professional Development for Co-op1
MATH 3000Co-op and Experiential Learning Reflection Seminar 11
Capstone
Complete one of the following to fulfill capstone requirement:1-4
BIOL 4701
Biology Capstone
BIOL 4900
Biology Research Capstone (concurrent with BIOL 4991, which may be used toward Intermediate/Advanced Biology)
BIOL 4971
Junior/Senior Honors Project 2
MATH 4020
Research Capstone
MATH 4025
Applied Mathematics Capstone
MATH 5131
Introduction to Mathematical Methods and Modeling
Biology/Mathematics Integrative Courses
Complete two of the following:8-10
CS 2500
and CS 2501
Fundamentals of Computer Science 1
and Lab for CS 2500
CS 2510
and CS 2511
Fundamentals of Computer Science 2
and Lab for CS 2510
BIOL 3405
Neurobiology
BIOL 5569
Advanced Microbiology
BIOL 5581
Biological Imaging
BIOL 5591
Advanced Genomics
MATH 4581
Statistics and Stochastic Processes
MATH 7343
Applied Statistics
BINF 6308
Bioinformatics Computational Methods 1
BINF 6309
Bioinformatics Computational Methods 2
Writing Requirement
ENGW 3307Advanced Writing in the Sciences4

Biology and Mathematics Combined Major Credit/GPA Requirements

Complete 93 semester hours in the major with a cumulative GPA of 2.000.

Program Requirements

143 total semester hours required

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