University General Course Catalog 2013-2014

Dec 26, 2024

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Mathematics, Statistics Specialization, B.S.

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 units)

III. Major Requirements, Statistics Specialization (50 units)

CS 135 - Computer Science I (3 units)
CS 202 - Computer Science II (3 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 420 - Mathematical Modeling (3 units)
MATH 461 - Probability Theory (3 units)
MATH 466 - Numerical Methods I (3 units)
STAT 452 - Continuous Statistics (3 units)
STAT 467 - Statistical Theory (3 units)
Additional MATH/STAT courses related to statistics (9 units).
NOTE: Additional MATH/STAT courses must be numbered 300-499, but may not include MATH/STAT 352. Some statistics related courses outside the Mathematics and Statistics Department may apply here with advisor approval.

IV. Minor Requirements (18 - 21 units)

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

V. Electives (5-15 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 (16 units)

MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units)
ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
CS 135 - Computer Science I (3 units)
Core Curriculum Natural Science (3 units)
Minor course (3 units)

Spring Semester (16 units)

MATH 182 - Calculus II (4 units)
ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units)
CS 202 - Computer Science II (3 units)
Core Curriculum Natural Science (3 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)
Core Curriculum Diversity (3 units)

Spring Semester (15 units)

MATH 285 - Differential Equations (3 units)
CH 202 - The Modern World (3 units)
CH 203 - American Experiences and Constitutional Change (3 units)
Minor course (3 units)
Core Curriculum Fine Arts (3 units)

C. Third Year

Fall Semester (18 units)

MATH 310 - Introduction to Analysis I (3 units) ¹
MATH 330 - Linear Algebra (3 units)
MATH 461 - Probability Theory (3 units)
Minor Course (3 units)
General Electives (6 units)

Spring Semester (15 units)

MATH 311 - Intro To Analysis II (3 units)
STAT 467 - Statistical Theory (3 units)
MATH/STAT Elective (3 units) ²
Minor course (3 units)
General Elective (3 units)

D. Fourth Year

Fall Semester (12 units)

MATH 466 - Numerical Methods I (3 units)
STAT 452 - Continuous Statistics (3 units)
Core Curriculum General Capstone (3 units)
Minor course (3 units)

Spring Semester (12 units)

MATH 420 - Mathematical Modeling (3 units)
MATH/STAT Electives (6 credits) ²
Minor course (3 units)

Note(s):

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

² This elective must be an approved course numbered 300 - 499, which is related to statistics. Some courses from outside the MATH/ STAT Department may count. For a list of such courses, please consult a MATH/STAT advisor.