Mathematics Major: Concentration in Statistics and Modeling
Admission Requirements for the Mathematics Major
Rigorous high school coursework with above-average grades in mathematics and/or computer science courses.
Requirements for a Major in Mathematics
Students must complete a core of six mathematics courses and one computer science class and in addition select one of three concentrations.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | (25 credits) | |
| MA-200 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MA-201 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MA-240 | Theory of Proof | 4 |
| MA-260 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MA-310 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MA-470 | Capstone Experience | 3 |
| Ancillary Course | ||
| CS-135 | Programming for Non-CS Majors | 3 |
| Total Credits | 25 | |
MA-200, MA-201 and MA-240 must be completed with grades of at least C- by the end of the sophomore year. A student may only retake any of these courses at most once to increase a grade below C-; and may retake at most two of these courses to increase a grade below C-.
Requirements for the Concentration in Statistics and Modeling
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS-265 | Database Applications | 3 |
| MA-302 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MA-303 | Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
| MA-304 | Data Analysis | 4 |
| MA-380 | Probability | 3 |
| MA-410 | Real Analysis | 3 |
| Three additional credits of mathematics at the 300 or 400 level, to be chosen in consultation with the academic advisor. | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 22 | |
Department of Mathematics: Mathematics Major Concentration in Statistics and Modeling Sample Timeline for Completion of Degree
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| LASC | First-Year Seminar (FYS) | 3 |
| EN-101 | College Writing I | 3 |
| MA-200 | Calculus I | 4 |
| CS-135 | Programming for Non-CS Majors (QR) | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (CA) | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| EN-102 | College Writing II | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (CON) | 3 |
| MA-201 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MA-240 | Theory of Proof 1 | 4 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (USW) | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| MA-310 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MA-260 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (NSP) | 3-4 |
| CS-265 | Database Applications | 3 |
| MA-302 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| Elective | 3 | |
| MA-303 or MA-304 | Mathematical Modeling 2,3 or Data Analysis | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (NSP LAB) | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| MA-380 | Probability (300 Level Elective in Major) 4,5 | 3 |
| SELECT | Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | Elective | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (GP) | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (ICW) | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| MA | Upper Level Elective 4 | 3 |
| MA-303 or MA-304 | Mathematical Modeling or Data Analysis | 3 |
| SELECT | Elective | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (TLC) | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (HBS) | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| MA-410 | Real Analysis | 3 |
| MA-380 | Probability | 3 |
| MA-470 | Capstone Experience 6 | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| LASC | LASC Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | General Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 121-122 | |
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Dual Math/CS majors may substitute Discrete Math I with permission of department.
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MA-304 is offered every Spring.
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Only one elective is required; it may be taken in either the Spring or Fall.
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MA-380 is offered every Fall.
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Student should discuss capstone project with advisor during preceding semester.
Students are required to meet with their academic advisor to review their courses for the upcoming semester. A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation. First-year and transfer students with 45 or fewer credits at the time of admission shall complete two academic programs (a major/major or major/minor) to qualify for graduation. For more information, please view the MajorPlus section of this catalog.