Mathematics (Applied Mathematics Specialization), B.S.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• demonstrate problem solving and modeling, which includes appreciating the connections between applications and theory. This means translating a real world problem into an abstract model, applying mathematical/stochastic tools to solve the problem, and then translating the solution back to real world terms.
• demonstrate knowledge of the nature of mathematical proofs. Learning how to make rigorous mathematical arguments.
• demonstrate computer literacy by using technology to solve problems and make conjectures.

Contact Information

314 Davidson Mathematics and Science Center
(775) 784-6773
http://www.unr.edu/math/

College of Science Academic Advisors: https://www.unr.edu/science/student-resources/advising

Transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno

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Graduation Requirements

• Total Units | 120
• Cumulative GPA | 2.0
• University GPA | 2.0
• Major GPA | 2.0
• Residency Requirement | 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
• Major Residency Requirement | 15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
• Upper-Division Requirement | 40 Upper-Division Units

I. Core General Education Requirements (25-28 units)

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

Students in this major must meet all Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course description.

II. Additional Core Requirements (9 units maximum)

Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV). Refer to the Core Curriculum   chapter in this catalog.

III. Additional College Requirements (0 units)

IV. Major Requirements, Applied Mathematics (53 units)

• CS 135 - Computer Science I (3 units)
• CS 202 - Computer Science II (3 units)
• MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units) CO2 (units counted in General Education Requirement) 
• MATH 182 - Calculus II (4 units)
• MATH 283 - Calculus III (4 units)
• MATH 285 - Differential Equations (3 units)
• MATH 295 - Proof Writing for Math/Stat Majors (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 420 - Mathematical Modeling (3 units) CO13, CO14
• MATH 466 - Numerical Methods I (3 units)
• MATH 488 - Partial Differential Equations (3 units)
• STAT 461 - A First Course in Probability (3 units)
• Additional courses related to applied mathematics, numbered 300-499, except STAT 352 , 
  MATH 302
    (12 units).
  Two of the four additional courses may be taken in a department outside of Mathematics and Statistics with the approval of the advisor.

V. Minor Requirements (18 - 21 units)

Students may complete any minor approved by the University, except that students may not receive credit for both a minor and a major in the same discipline. Completion of a second major or degree approved by the university satisfies this requirement.

VI. Electives (6-12 units)

VII. Recommended Schedule

We assume a 21 unit minor. Students who opt to complete an 18 unit minor must take an additional 3 elective units in order to obtain 120 units total.

Note(s):

1. The Math/Stat elective must be a course numbered 300-499 that is related to applied mathematics, except Math/Stat 352,
   MATH 302
    . Some courses from outside the Math/Stat Department may count. For a list of approved courses, please consult an advisor from the Math/Stat Department.