Mathematics (Applied Mathematics Specialization), B.A. (WNC)

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Students who start their career at Western Nevada College may complete a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Mathematics (Applied Mathematics Specialization) by following the course of study described below.

WNC Program to be completed - Associate of Arts

A candidate for a bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 120 units, at least 40 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. A minimum of 30 units (300-level or above) must be taken in residence at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Students who graduate from a Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) community college with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or an Associate of Business degree automatically fulfill lower-division general education requirements (CO1-8) at the University unless specific general education courses are required for completion of the student’s major program.
To find out how other courses transfer, visit the Transfer Center website or access the Transfer Evaluation System.
See the Mathematics (Applied Mathematics Specialization), B.A. program description for more information on degree requirements.

NOTE: This transfer agreement has been created specifically for the programs listed above and only applies to students who complete the associate’s degree listed. If the associate’s degree is not earned, or a new program is selected, the transfer and articulation of listed courses, as well as fulfilled degree requirements, could be impacted.

Academic Advising Information

University of Nevada, Reno
College of Science
Academic Advising
(775) 784-4591
https://www.unr.edu/science/student-resources/advising
DMSC 411

WNC Counseling Services
(775) 445-3267
http://www.wnc.edu/counseling/
Carson City, Bristlecone 103

To ensure a successful transition to the University and graduation in four years, students must work with academic advisors at UNR and WNC throughout their career.

Students may earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Business degree after transferring to the University via reverse transfer . Talk with an academic advisor at WNC and/or UNR about this opportunity.

The Co-Admission program may provide the least costly route to a bachelors degree, including personalized academic advising from both institutions, certainty on how your specific courses will transfer and the exchange of transcripts between institutions at no additional cost to you.

Recommended Schedule

For information about the Core Objectives (CO) 1-14, please visit the Core Curriculum chapter in the catalog.

Associate’s First Semester (14 units)

MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units) CO2 *
ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
Foreign Language 111 (4 units)
Social Sciences (3 units) CO6

Associate’s Second Semester (15 units)

MATH 182 - Calculus II (4 units) *
ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3
Foreign Language 112 (4 units)
Science with lab (4 units) CO4L

Associate’s Third Semester (16 units)

MATH 283 - Calculus III (4 units) *
100-200 Level Minor (3 units) *****
Humanities (3 units) CO5
Fine Arts (3 units) CO7
Foreign Language 211 (3 units)

Associate’s Fourth Semester (15 units)

MATH 295 - Proof Writing for Math/Stat Majors (3 units) **
MATH 285 - Differential Equations (3 units) *
Science (3 units) CO4, CO4L
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (3 units) CO5, CO8
Foreign Language 212 (3 units)

Bachelor’s Fifth Semester (15 units)

MATH 310 - Introduction to Analysis I (3 units)
MATH 330 - Linear Algebra (3 units)
Minor (6 units) *****
Science, Technology & Society (3 units) CO9

Bachelor’s Sixth Semester (15 units)

MATH 311 - Intro To Analysis II (3 units)
MATH 488 - Partial Differential Equations (3 units)
Diversity & Equity (3 units) CO10
Minor (3 units) *****
General Elective (3 units)

Bachelor’s Seventh Semester (15 units)

STAT 461 - A First Course in Probability (3 units)
Global Contexts (3 units) CO11
Minor (3 units) *****
Upper Division MATH/STAT Elective (3 units) ***
Outside Elective related to Applied Math (3 units) ****

Bachelor’s Eighth Semester (15 units)

MATH 420 - Mathematical Modeling (3 units) CO13, CO14 ***
SCI 425 - Ethics in Science (1 unit) CO12
Upper Division MATH/STAT Elective (3 units)
Minor (3 units) *****
General Elective (5 units)

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* Course fulfills specific program requirements for the bachelor’s degree.
** Students must complete the course at UNR. Please see the Silver State Transfer Program or reverse transfer link listed above in the Contact Information section.
*** The MATH/STAT elective may be any MATH/STAT course numbered 300-499, except for MATH 352/STAT 352.
**** Students must take one course from outside the MATH/STAT Department related to applied math. Consult the Math/Stat Department for a list of approved courses.
***** For information about the Minor, please go to the Undergraduate Minors page in the catalog.

Disclaimer: The provisions of this transfer agreement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant or student and the University of Nevada, Reno. The university reserves the right to make changes in degree requirements, degree offerings, schedules, course offerings, and other university standards to meet circumstances which may arise after publishing this information online.