2024-2025 Undergraduate Academic Catalogue 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Academic Catalogue

Mathematics, Applied Mathematics Concentration, BS


Degree Requirements:


Typical Program


Notes:


  1. Beginning Courses: , , and  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 first years through the CLEP and advanced placement tests. See department chair for details.
  2. Intermediate Courses: , , , , and  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 chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor. Selections depend on the student's mathematical interests and career goals. Courses must include , at least one of  or , and at least two additional courses from the list , , , , , , , , and . 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  and .   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 .
  5.  should be completed during the first year or sophomore year. This ensures students will be able to take concentration required courses the fall semester of their junior year that list  as a prerequisite.