University General Course Catalog 2014-2015 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
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Mathematics, Discrete Mathematics/Operations Research 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.

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, Discrete Mathematics/Operations Research Specialization (38 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


Fall Semester (15 units)


Spring Semester (15 units)


B. Second Year


Fall Semester (16 units)


Spring Semester (15 units)


C. Third Year


Fall Semester (15 units)


Spring Semester (15 units)


D. Fourth Year


Fall Semester (15 units)


Spring Semester (14 units)


Note(s):


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

2 MATH 485 - Graph Theory & Combinator , MATH 486 - Game Theory  , MATH 487 - Deterministic Operations Research  are offered on a three semester rotation; students can take whichever of the three courses is available in the given semester.

3 This elective may be any MATH/STAT course numbered 300-499.