University General Course Catalog 2014-2015

Dec 22, 2024

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Mathematics, Applied Mathematics 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, Applied Mathematics Specialization (38 units)

MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units)
MATH 182 - Calculus II (4 units) (Units counted in Core Curriculum Mathematics section above.)
MATH 283 - 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 488 - Partial Differential Equa (3 units)
Additional MATH/STAT courses numbered 300 - 499, except
MATH 352
/
STAT 352
(6 units)
One course outside of MATH/STAT related to applied math (3 units)

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

First Semester (15 units)

MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units)
ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
Foreign Language 111 (4 units)
Minor course (3 units)
SCI 110 - First Year Experience I: Science and Mathematics (1 unit)

Second Semester (15 units)

MATH 182 - Calculus II (4 units)
ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units)
Foreign Language 112 (4 units)
Minor course (3 units)
SCI 120 - First Year Experience II: Science and Mathematics (1 unit)

B. Second Year

Fall Semester (16-17 units)

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

Spring Semester (15 units)

MATH 285 - Differential Equations (3 units) ¹
MATH 301 - Introduction to Proofs: Logic, Sets and Functions (3 units)
Core Curriculum Natural Science (3 units)
CH 202 - The Modern World (3 units)
Foreign Language 212 (3 units)

C. Third Year

Fall Semester (15 units)

MATH 310 - Introduction to Analysis I (3 units)
MATH 330 - Linear Algebra (3 units)
CH 203 - American Experiences and Constitutional Change (3 units)
Minor course (3 units)
Core Curriculum Social Science (3 units)

Spring Semester (15 units)

MATH 311 - Intro To Analysis II (3 units) ¹
MATH 488 - Partial Differential Equa (3 units)
Core Curriculum Diversity (3 units)
Minor course (3 units)
Core Curriculum Fine Arts (3 units)

D. Fourth Year

Fall Semester (15 units)

MATH 461 - Probability Theory (3 units)
Core Curriculum General Capstone (3 units)
Minor course (3 units)
MATH/STAT Elective (3 units) ²
Outside Elective related to Applied Math (3 units) ³

Spring Semester (14 units)

MATH 420 - Mathematical Modeling (3 units)
MATH/STAT Elective (3 units) ²
Minor course (3 units)
General Electives (5 units)

Note(s):

¹Students who are preparing for secondary school teaching may substitute two of the three courses: MATH 373, MATH 474 or MAT 475 for MATH 285 and MATH 311.

² This elective may be any MATH or STAT course numbered 300 or above, except for

MATH 352

STAT 352

³ 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.