University General Course Catalog 2012-2013

Nov 24, 2024

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Mathematics, Statistics Specialization, B.A.

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (37-44 units)

NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”.

A. English (3-8 units)

Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101 .

B. Mathematics (4 units)

Refer to the “Mathematics” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units)

C. Natural Sciences (6-8 units)

Refer to the “Natural Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

D. Social Sciences (3 units)

Refer to the “Social Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

E. Fine Arts (3 units)

Refer to the “Fine Arts” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

F. Core Humanities (9 units)

Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

G. Capstone Courses (6 units)

Refer to the “Capstone” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

H. Diversity (3 units)

Refer to the “Diversity” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

II. Additional College Requirements (0-14 units)

Units may vary depending on initial course placement in foreign language.

A. Foreign Language (0-14 units)

Successful completion of the foreign language requirement may be accomplished through one of five options: complete a fourth semester college course in a foreign language; complete and transfer to UNR a fourth semester course in American Sign Language; demonstrate proficiency through placement examination or other means through the department of foreign languages and literatures; show transcript evidence of successful completion of a fourth year high school course in foreign language; or participate in a studies abroad program preapproved by the college to meet the foreign language requirement.

III. Major Requirements, Statistics Specialization (38 units)

MATH 181 - Calculus I (0 units) (Units counted in Core Curriculum Mathematics section above.)
MATH 182 - Calculus II (4 units)
MATH 283R - Calculus III (4 units)
MATH 285 - Differential Equations (3 units)
MATH 310 - Introduction to Analysis I (3 units)
MATH 311 - Intro To Analysis II (3 units)
MATH 330 - Linear Algebra (3 units)
MATH 461 - Probability Theory (3 units)
STAT 452 - Continuous Statistics (3 units)
STAT 467 - Statistical Theory (3 units)
Additional MATH/STAT courses numbered 300 - 499, except MATH 352 and STAT 352 (9 units)
NOTE: Some statistics related courses outside the Mathematics and Statistics Department may be counted with the approval of an advisor.

IV. Minor Requirements (18-21 units)

The Mathematics and Statistics Department accepts any minor from any other UNR department.

V. Electives (3-27 units)

VI. Total Units (120 units)

Forty or more units must be in courses numbered 300 - 499.

VII. Recommended Schedule

We assume a 21 unit minor. Students who opt to complete an 18 unit minor, must take 3 additional elective units.

A. First Year

Fall Semester (17 units)

MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units)
ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
Core Curriculum Natural Science (3 units)
Foreign Language 111 (4 units)
Minor course (3 units)

Spring Semester (17 units)

MATH 182 - Calculus II (4 units)
ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units)
Core Curriculum Natural Science (3 units)
Foreign Language 112 (4 units)
Minor course (3 units)

B. Second Year

Fall Semester (16 units)

MATH 283R - Calculus III (4 units)
CH 201 - Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3 units)
Minor course (3 units)
Core Curriculum Social Science (3 units)
Foreign Language 211 (3 units)

Spring Semester (12 units)

MATH 285 - Differential Equations (3 units)
CH 202 - The Modern World (3 units)
Core Curriculum Fine Arts (3 units)
Foreign Language 212 (3 units)

C. Third Year

Fall Semester (15 units)

MATH 310 - Introduction to Analysis I (3 units) ¹
MATH 330 - Linear Algebra (3 units)
MATH 461 - Probability Theory (3 units)
CH 203 - American Experiences and Constitutional Change (3 units)
Minor course (3 units)

Spring Semester (15 units)

MATH 311 - Intro To Analysis II (3 units)
STAT 467 - Statistical Theory (3 units)
Core Curriculum Diversity (3 units)
Minor course (3 units)
General Elective (3 units)

D. Fourth Year

Fall Semester (16 units)

STAT 452 - Continuous Statistics (3 units)
MATH/STAT Elective (3 units) ²
Core Curriculum General Capstone (3 units)
Minor course (3 units)
General Electives (4 units)

Spring Semester (12 units)

MATH 420 - Mathematical Modeling (3 units)
MATH/STAT Elective (3 units) ²
Minor course (3 units)
General Elective (3 units)

Note(s):

¹ Some students might find it advantageous to take MATH 373 before taking MATH 310 .

² This elective may be any MATH or STAT course numbered 300 - 499, except MATH 352 and STAT 352 . Other courses may count; contact the MATH/STAT Department for details.