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Appendix: Personnel & Enrollment

• Bachelor of Science
• Minor in Mathematics
• Minor in Applied Probability and Statistics
• Mathematics Courses
   

Department of  Science
School of Sciences and Engineering

Professors: N. Moussa
Associate Professors: G. DeYoung, M.  Hebert, M.  Moustafa (Unit Head), O. Jones, R. Mazloum
Assistant Professor: B. O. Neill

Mathematics is many things to many people. It is the language of the natural sciences, it is the means of quantifying data in the social sciences, it is the theoretical background of computing, it is the means of communication in industry. It is also a subject studied for its own sake. Pure mathematics attempts to find order where others see chaos, to find intrinsic relations and patterns among seemingly disparate types of problems. In this way mathematics branches into pure and applied, to statistics and operations research. The mathematics curriculum offers a selection of courses, which while drawing on classical mathematics, enhances the study of physics, chemistry,  engineering, computer science and economics.

Bachelor of Science

The Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics will develop a level of skill that will enable the student to apply this knowledge in industry or teaching, as well as prepare the  student for advanced study of mathematics.

A total of 130 credits is required for the bachelor's degree in mathematics. Students may be exempted from the MATH 131 requirement by passing a placement examination.

Core Curriculum (40 credits)
The science requirements of the core curriculum electives are satisfied by the collateral requirements of the major.

Concentration Requirements (63 credits)

CSCI 106 Fundamentals of Computer Science MATH 112 Statistical Reasoning   131 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I   132 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II   200 Discrete Mathematics   231 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III   232 Calculus and Analytic Geometry IV   233 Differential Equations   302 Advanced Calculus   303 Linear Algebra   304 Numerical Methods   306 Applied Probability I MATH 401 Complex Function Theory   403 Modern Algebra

 

Additional 21 math credits excluding MATH 100 and MATH 101.

Collateral Requirements (16 credits)

CHEM 104 General Chemistry I   115 General Chemistry I Lab BIOL 104 Unity of Life   114 Unity of Life, Laboratory PHYS 111 Classical Mechanics, Sound and Heat   112 Electricity and Magnetism   123-124L General Physics I and II Lab

 

Electives (15 credits)
Courses to be chosen in consultation with the adviser, excluding MATH 100, MATH 101. ECON 216 and ECON 316 cannot be used to satisfy electives by math majors.

Minor in Mathematics

The aim of the minor in Mathematics is to acquaint non-mathematics majors with the diversity of the field, as well as to provide them with concepts and techniques relevant to their own fields and provide a foundation for further study.

Requirements  (15 credits)
For non-science majors: MATH 233, MATH 303, and three of the following: MATH 232, 305, 306, 308, 310, 401, 403.

For science majors: Five 300-level or 400-level Mathematics courses, including at least two of the following: MATH 303, 304, 305,306.

Minor in Applied Probability and Statistics

The aim of the minor in Applied Probability and Statistics is to acquaint mathematics and non-mathematics majors with this important field, to provide a foundation for further studies, and to meet the growing demand (from industrial, business and governmental agencies) for graduates with knowledge in applied probability and statistics.

Requirements  (15 credits)

MATH 112, MATH 306 and MATH 307, and two courses from the following: MATH 404, 405, 406.
 

Mathematics Courses (MATH)

CourseNumber CourseTitle 100 Algebra and Trigonometry 101 Basic Mathematics for Social Sciences 112 Statistical Reasoning 131 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 132 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 200 Discrete Mathematics 231 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III 232 Calculus and Analytic Geometry IV 233 Differential Equations 302 Advanced Calculus 303 Linear Algebra 304 Numerical Methods 305 Introduction to PDE and Boundary-Value Problems 306 Applied Probability I 307 Applied Regression Methods 308 Optimization 310 Operations Research 312 Mathematical Modeling 362 Formal and Mathematical Logic 401 Complex-Function Theory 402 Real Analysis 403 Modern Algebra 404 Applied Multivariate Analysis 405 Statistical Inference 406 Applied Probability II  409 Selected Topics in Mathematics 410 Guided Studies in Mathematics