Mathematics
Department: Mathematics
| Course Number | Title | Credits | Prerequisites | Dist. | Skills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 116 | Discrete Structures |
4
|
High School Algebra |
N
|
Q
|
| MA 130 | Calculus I |
4
|
N
|
QM
|
|
| MA 160 | Linear Algebra |
3
|
MA 130 |
N
|
QM
|
| MA 210 | Foundations of Mathematics |
3
|
MA 116 or MA 160 or PL/MA 208 or permission |
CW
|
|
| MA 220 | Intro. to Probability & Statistics |
4
|
MA 130 |
N
|
QS
|
| MA 230 | Calculus II |
4
|
MA 130 |
N
|
QM
|
| MA 235 | Calculus III |
4
|
MA 230 |
N
|
QM
|
| CS 110 | Computer Science I |
3
|
N
|
||
| MA 480 | Mathematics Seminar I |
1
|
Junior or senior standing & MA 160, MA 235 & MA 210 or permission |
N
|
Total credit hours = 30
Students should complete the POE by including at least 18 upper level credits (300 or 400 level), at least 12 of which must be mathematics (MA) credits. Students must take at least one upper level MA course (of at least 3 credits) with a prerequisite of MA 210, and at least one upper level MA course (of at least 3 credits) without a prerequisite of MA 210.
Applied Mathematics:
Courses marked with an *asterisk below are not upper-level courses. They are listed
because they are prerequisites for actual upper-level courses that are listed.
| Course Number | Title | Credits | Prerequisites | Dist. | Skills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 303 | Mathematical Modeling |
3
|
MA 130, some experience with programming & Minitab |
N
|
QM,CW
|
| MA 321 |
Multivariate Statistics
|
3
|
MA220 or BI305 or ND.SS214 or EB211 and MA 160 or MA 130 |
N
|
QS
|
| MA 322 |
Probability
|
3
|
MA 220 & MA 230 |
N
|
QM
|
| MA 325 | Statistical Consulting |
3
|
MA 220 or BI 305 or PY 214 |
N
|
QS,CW
|
| MA 335 | Differential Equations |
4
|
MA 130 & MA 230, MA 235 or MA 233 |
N
|
QM
|
| MA 340 | Numerical Analysis |
3
|
MA 130 & MA 160 & CS 110 or permission |
N
|
QM
|
| MA 399 | Special Topics |
3
|
varies with topic |
N
|
|
| CH 305 | Physical Chemistry I |
3
|
PC 203 & MA 230 |
N
|
|
| CH 306 | Physical Chemistry II |
3
|
CH 305 |
N
|
|
| *PC 202 and PC 206 | Introductory Physics I Physics Laboratory I |
3
1 |
Corequisite MA 130 & PC 206 Corequisite PC 202 |
N
N |
|
| *PC 203 and PC 207 | Introductory Physics II Physics Laboratory II |
3
1 |
MA 130 & PC 202, corequisite PC 207 corequisite PC 203 |
N
N |
QM
|
| PC 301 | Theoretical Modern Physics |
3
|
MA 230 & PC 203, corequisite MA 235 |
N
|
|
| PC 320 | Engineering Mechanics I: Statics |
3
|
PC 202 or PC 204 |
N
|
|
| PC 321 | Engineering Mechanics II: Dynamics |
3
|
PC 320 |
N
|
|
| PC 340 | Math Methods in Physics |
3
|
PC 203 & MA 230 |
N
|
|
| PC 350 | Thermodynamics |
3
|
MA 235 & PC 301 |
N
|
|
| PC 402 | Quantum Mechanics |
4
|
MA 235 or PC 340 & CH 305 or PC 300 |
N
|
|
| PC 410 | Mechanics |
4
|
PC 203 & PC 340 |
N
|
|
| PC 420 | Electricity & Magnetism I |
3
|
PC 203; corequisite PC 340 |
N
|
|
| PC 421 | Electricity & Magnetism II |
3
|
PC 420 |
N
|
|
| PC 430 | Optics |
3
|
PC 300 or PC 301 |
N
|
Theoretical Mathematics
| Course Number | Title | Credits | Prerequisites | Dist. | Skills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 316 | Combinatorics |
3
|
MA 210 or MA 220 |
N
|
QM
|
| MA 322 |
Probability
|
3
|
MA 220 & MA 230 |
N
|
QM
|
| MA 335 | Differential Equations |
4
|
MA 130, MA 230, MA 235 or MA 233 |
N
|
QM
|
| MA 350 | Topics in Geometry |
3
|
MA/PL 208 or MA 210 |
N
|
|
| MA 355 | Nature of Mathematics |
1
|
MA/PL 208 or MA 210 | ||
| MA 360 | Abstract Algebra |
3
|
MA 160 & MA 210 | ||
| MA 365 | Number Theory |
3
|
MA 210 or permission |
N
|
|
| MA 370 | Real Analysis |
3
|
MA 210, MA 230 & MA 235 |
N
|
|
| MA 375 | Complex Analysis |
3
|
MA 235 |
N
|
|
| MA 399 | Special Topics |
3
|
varies with topic |
N
|
|
| MA 485 | Mathematics Research |
3-5
|
MA 480 |
N
|
Applications
Courses marked with an *asterisk below are not upper-level courses. They are listed
because they are prerequisites for actual upper-level courses that are listed.
| Course Number | Title | Credits | Prerequisites | Dist. | Skills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 303 | Mathematical Modeling |
3
|
MA 130, some experience with programming & Minitab |
N
|
QM,CW |
| MA 316 | Combinatorics |
3
|
MA 220 or permission of instructor |
N
|
QM |
| MA 321 | Multivariate Statistics |
3
|
MA220 or BI305 or ND.SS214 or EB211 and MA 160 or MA 130 |
N
|
QS |
| MA 322 | Probability |
3
|
MA 220 & MA 230 |
N
|
QM |
| MA 325 | Statistical Consulting |
3
|
MA 220 or BI 305 or PY 214 |
N
|
QS,CW |
| MA 335 | Differential Equations |
4
|
MA 160 & MA 233 or MA 235 |
N
|
QM |
| MA 340 | Numerical Analysis |
3
|
MA 130, MA 160 & CS 110 or permission |
N
|
QM |
| MA 399 | Special Topics |
3
|
Varies with topic |
N
|
|
| MA 490 | Mathematics Internship |
2-9
|
Permission |
N
|
|
| MA 495 | Internship Research/Seminar |
2-6
|
corequisite MA 490 |
N
|
|
| *CS 220 | Computer Organization |
4
|
CS 110 |
N
|
|
| *CS 240 | Computer Science II |
3
|
CS 110 & MA 116 or MA 210 |
N
|
|
| *CS 255C | C++ Programming |
2
|
CS 110 & sophomore standing & permission |
N
|
|
| CS 300 | Software Engineering |
3
|
CS 240 |
N
|
|
| CS 315 | Algorithms & Analysis |
4
|
CS 240, MA 160 & MA 116 |
N
|
CW
|
| CS 330 | Computer Graphics |
3
|
MA 160 & CS 240, coreq. CS 255C |
N
|
|
| CS 362 | Languages & Translation |
4
|
CS 220 & CS 240 |
N
|
|
| CS 370 | Database Management Systems |
3
|
IT 210 or CS 240 |
N
|
|
| CS 399 | Special Topics |
3
|
N
|
||
| *EB 222 | Principles of Macroeconomics |
3
|
S
|
||
| *EB 223 | Principles of Microeconomics |
3
|
sophomore standing |
S
|
|
| EB 320 | Intermediate Microeconomics |
3
|
EB 222 & EB 223 |
S
|
|
| EB 321 | Intermediate Macroeconomics |
3
|
EB 222 & EB 223 |
S
|
|
| EB 341 | Product & Operations Management |
3
|
EB 201 or permission |
S
|
|
| EB 463 | Financial Markets & Institutions |
3
|
EB 222 |
S, I
|
|
| EB 465 | Financial Theory and Analysis |
3
|
EB 211 or MA 220 & EB 362 |
S
|
Total Credits = 48
Rationale
A program in mathematics can lay the foundation for a wide variety of careers, ranging from the very specific (actuarial science) to the very general (law). Training in mathematics develops problem solving and logical reasoning skills and a perspective to analyze, organize, and synthesize. These basic analytical tools can then be enhanced by adding appropriate technical skills.
The "core" of the mathematics POE provides an introduction to the different conceptual and technical components of an undergraduate education in mathematics (i.e., discrete mathematics, calculus, probability and statistics, and computer programming). In addition, appropriate mathematical software is integrated throughout the program to facilitate the analysis of real world problems and the multirepresentational (i.e., graphical, numerical, and algebraic) approach to problem solving. One can then specialize in the direction of classical applied mathematics by pursuing physics and furthering the study of mathematical systems applicable to this field. Or one can move in the direction of theoretical mathematics by beginning the study of the theory behind algebra, geometry, calculus, probability and statistics, or even computer science. Beyond these more traditional options, one can also select a wide range of applications such as statistics, actuarial science, operations research, economics, or computer science. The requisite skills are relevant courses for these options vary considerably and should be chosen in close consultation with an appropriate advisor.
Normal Progression
| Fall | Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| Freshman | Calculus I Discrete Structures Linear Algebra |
Calculus II Introduction to Probability & Statistics Linear Algebra |
| Sophomore | Calculus III Discrete Structures Foundations of Mathematics Computer Science I |
Introduction to Probability & Statistics upper level upper level |
| Junior | Foundations of Mathematics upper level upper level |
upper level upper level |
| Senior | Mathematics Seminar upper level upper level |
upper level upper level |
Late Progression
| Fall | Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| Freshman | ||
| Sophomore | Calculus I Discrete Structures Linear Algebra Computer Science I |
Calculus II Introduction to Probability & Statistics Linear Algebra (if not in fall) |
| Junior | Calculus III Discrete Structures Foundations of Mathematics upper level |
upper level upper level |
| Senior | Mathematics Seminar Foundations of Mathematics upper level upper level |
upper level upper level |
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updated 10.2018