Mathematical Modeling in Biosciences Graduate Certificate

General Program Information

Graduate School Contact:
Kimberly Brockman; brockmank@etsu.edu; 423-439-6165

Dr. Debra Knisley, Graduate Certificate Coordinator

307B Gilbreath Hall
Box 70663
(423) 439-6975
e-mail: knisleyd@etsu.edu

Dr. Robert M. Price, Jr., Chair

312A Gilbreath Hall
Box 70663
(423) 439-5359
e-mail: pricejr@etsu.edu 

Faculty: 

Ariel Cintron-Arias; Michele Joyner; Debra Knisley; Jeff Knisley.

The graduate certificate in Mathematical Modeling in Bioscience will provide those with a traditional background in science, mathematics, or technology the skills and content knowledge needed for work in the high-demand, highly-relevant area of mathematical and computational bioscience. Five online courses are required for the completion of the certificate, which will cover the fundamentals of predictive modeling, data mining and visualization, mathematical modeling in biomedicine and the study of computational complexity that is required for data science. A student can use the certificate as a stand-alone achievement or to enhance a graduate degree in a related field.  The 15 hours required for the certificate can also be applied towards a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Mathematical Sciences. Therefore, these courses can either serve as a bridge to graduate school or employment in research and development in biotechnology.

Major Field Core: 15 credit hours

• MATH 5830 - Analytics and Predictive Modeling (3 credits)
• MATH 5840 - Complex Networks and Systems (3 credits)
• MATH 5870 - Mathematical Modeling Using Graph Theory (3 credits)
• MATH 5880 - Modeling of Infectious Diseases and Social Networks (3 credits)
• MATH 5890 - Stochastic Modeling (3 credits)

Total Required for Program: 15 Credit Hours