Natural Science Core

When completing the Natural Science Core students must select from the following:

• BL 118 - Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology and
• BL 119 - Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology Lab
• BL 201 - Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity and
• BL 202 - Process of Science and Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity Lab
• CH 101 - General Chemistry I
• PH 201 - General Physics I and
• PH 291 - General Physics Lab I

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Key:

* Required for major.
** Terms may be interchanged.
*** See Note 4.
† Natural Science Core: BL 118 /BL 119  or BL 201 /BL 202  or CH 101  or PH 201 /PH 291 .

Notes:

1. Beginning Courses: MA 251 , MA 252 , and ST 210  give a first exposure to the development of good mathematical problem-solving skills and the use of the computer in mathematics. These courses must be taken prior to any intermediate ones. Advanced placement is possible for incoming freshmen through the CLEP and advanced placement tests. See department chair for details.
2. Intermediate Courses: MA 301 , MA 302 , MA 304 , MA 351 , and MA 395  build on the maturity developed in the beginning courses. They are designed to bring problem solving and mathematical thinking to a higher, more rigorous level and to expose students to the wide variety of mathematics in use today.
3. Advanced Courses: Seven MA/ST 400-level courses (five for secondary education) chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor. Selections depend on the student's mathematical interests and career goals. It may not be necessary to take all intermediate courses before beginning an advanced course. Check the prerequisites for the desired course. It is important that students discuss their options with their advisor to plan for the advanced courses that are right for them.
4. Computer Skills: Mathematics majors with enhanced computer skills find a wider job market open to them. Majors are required to take CS 151  and MA 302 .  CS 212  offers students the opportunity to learn the complete syntax of a computer language and gives them the necessary experience to become proficient programmers. All majors are urged to consider taking CS 212 .
5. Secondary Education: Students interested in Secondary Education may follow one of two courses of study: the Secondary Education Concentration, or some other concentration together with admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program. These students should choose between the courses of study as early as possible: education courses taken at the undergraduate level will not count towards the requirements of the MAT program. Students in the MAT program are strongly encouraged to take MA 431 , and MA 441  (these courses are required for students in the Secondary Education concentration).
6. Concentrations/Required Advanced Courses: Requirements for the four available concentrations are listed below. Upon selecting a concentration, each student will be assigned an advisor responsible for counseling, approving course choices, and monitoring progress. Most concentrations are required to complete an advanced full year sequence. The possible full-year sequences are: MA 421  and MA 422 ; MA 421  and MA 424 ; MA 441  and MA 442 ; MA 427  and MA 428 ; MA 445  and MA 427 .

General Program: Seven advanced MA/ST courses, at least four of which need to be MA courses. Courses must include MA 421 , and one of MA 441  or MA 442 , and one of the full year math sequences.

Applied Mathematics: Seven advanced MA/ST courses including: MA 421 , MA 445 , MA 427  and MA 428 . MA 302  should be completed before junior year.

Pure Mathematics: Seven advanced MA/ST courses, at least four of which require MA 395  as a direct or indirect prerequisite. Courses must include MA 421 , and two of MA 422 , MA 441 , and MA 442 .

Secondary Education:   Five advanced MA/ST courses including: MA 421 ; MA 441 ; MA 431 ; and one of the following: MA 422  or MA 442  or MA 424  or MA 445 . Students are also required to fulfill the Secondary Education Minor  requirements.

7. Students must complete the diversity core requirement through a designated diversity core, major, or elective course (see Diversity Core Requirement  under Curriculum and Policies).