Suggested Degree Pathway for Mathematics - Bioinformatics Option
For students who entered fall 2015 to spring 2023.
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH.1310 | Calculus I (MATH) | 4 |
| COMP.1010 | Computing I | 4 |
| CHEM.1210 | Chemistry I (SCL) | 3 |
| CHEM.1230L | Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| ENGL.1010/
HONR.1100 | College Writing I / FYSH (CW) | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH.1320 | Calculus II | 4 |
| COMP.1020 | Computing II | 4 |
| CHEM.1220 | Chemistry II (SCL) | 3 |
| CHEM.1240L | Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| ENGL.1020 | College Writing II (CW) | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH.2310 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH.2210 | Linear Algebra I | 3 |
| COMP.2010 | Computing III | 4 |
| BIOL.1110 | Principles of Biology I (STEM) | 3 |
| BIOL.1130L | Principles of Biology I Lab | 1 |
| Total | 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 16 | |
| BIOL.1120 | Principles of Biology II | 3 |
| BIOL.1140L | Principles of Biology II Lab | 1 |
| MATH.2220 | Linear Algebra II | 3 |
| MATH.2xxx | Differential Equations (CTPS), (QL)2 | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Hum. Persp. (AH)1 | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Social Sciences Persp. (SS)1 | 3 |
Junior Year
Senior Year
Total Minimum Credits = 120, Credits Science = 74; GPA Math = 2.000, Overall = 2.000.
1Mathematics students meet the Core Curriculum Diversity and Cultural Awareness (DCA) and Social Responsibility and Ethics (SRE) Essential Learning Outcomes outside the major. Please see the DCA course listing and the SRE course listing for a full list of classes that fulfill these requirements.
2Satisfied by MATH.2340 Differential Equations, MATH.2360 Engineering Differential Equations, or MATH.2440 Honors Differential Equations.
No more than two Breadth of Knowledge courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.
Current UMass Lowell students should use their Advisement Report in SIS. If you need assistance, please contact your advisor.
Restriction on off-campus study:
Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment. See the catalog policy for details.