2023-2024 Academic Catalog

Mathematics with a Cognate Concentration, Minor, or Second Major, B.A.

I. Major Program Requirements

Required classes:

CS 111Introduction to Computer Programming

3

MA 131Calculus of Single Variable Functions

4

or

MA 121Differential Calculus

3

MA 122Integral Calculus

3

 

MA 141Introduction to Mathematical Modeling

4

 

MA 233Multivariable Calculus

4

MA 306Real Analysis

3

MA 315Probability and Statistics

3

MA 321Math in the Mountains

3

MA 328Modern Applications of Discrete Math

3

MA 334Adv Diff Equations & Linear Algebra

4

MA 342Applied Numerical Methods & Analysis-WI

3

MA 366Junior Seminar

1

MA 401Abstract Algebra and Modern Geometry

3

MA 421Math Optimizatn, Applications & Analysis

3

 

MA 422Senior Project

3

or

MA 499Senior Thesis

1.00 - 3.00

MA 499: for a total of at least 3 credits

II. Required Cognate Concentration, Minor, or Second Major

The course of study for a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in mathematics requires selection of a cognate concentration, a minor, or a second major, approved by the student’s faculty advisor and the chair of the mathematics department. Approved selections include Biology, Business and Economics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Operations Research, and Geographical Information Systems. In consultation with faculty advisors and the mathematics department chair, a student can develop a proposal for a cognate concentration, minor, or a second major other than those listed. Requirements for approved concentrations, minors, and second majors are as follows:

A. Concentration in Biology

A minor or a second major in biology.

B. Concentration in Business and Economics

BA 203Principles of Financial Accounting

3

BA 204Principlesof Managerial Accounting

3

BA 313Managerial Finance

3

BA 375Fundamentals of Management

3

BA 309Operations Research

3

 

EC 201Principles of Microeconomics

3

EC 202Principles of Macroeconomics

3

or

EC 203Project Management Economics

3

Plus 3 additional BA, CS, or EC credits at the 200 level or above approved by the mathematics department.

C. Concentration in Chemistry

A minor or a second major in chemistry.

D. Concentration in Computer Science

A minor or a second major in computer science.

E. Concentration in Data Science

A minor or a second major in data science.

F. Concentration in Engineering

CH 101General Chemistry I

3

CH 101LGeneral Chemistry I Lab General Chemistry Lab

1

and

CH 102General Chemistry II

3

CH 102LGeneral Chemistry II Lab

1

or

CH 111Essentials of Chemistry: General

3

CH 111LEssentials of Chemistry Lab

1

and

BI 123Fnds of Ecology Evolution & Diversity

3

BI 132Lab Explorations Physiology and Ecology

1

 

ENGR 302Engineering Mechanics I: Statics

3

PHYS 205Physics Using Calculus I: Mechanics

4

PHYS 206Physics Using Calculus II

4

CS 111Introduction to Computer Programming

3

Plus at least twelve additional semester-credit hours in technical elective courses at the 300 level or above selected in consultation with an engineering advisor.

G. Concentration in Environmental Science

BI 311Ecology

3

CH 111Essentials of Chemistry: General

3

CH 111LEssentials of Chemistry Lab

1

CH 112Essentials of Chem:Organic/Biochemisty

3

ENGR 313Hydrology

3

ENGR 402Environmental Engineering

3

ES 111Earth Science

4

ES XXX
Environmental Science elective course

4

Plus two biology courses from the following

BI 121Foundations of Cell & Molecular Biology

3

BI 122Foundations of Organismal & Evol Biology

3

BI 123Fnds of Ecology Evolution & Diversity

3

Plus two biology labs from the following:

BI 131Lab Explorations Cellular &Molecular BI

1

BI 132Lab Explorations Physiology and Ecology

1

ES 133LField Ecology Lab

1

H. Concentration in Physics

A minor or a second major in physics.

I. Concentration in Operations Research

CS 111Introduction to Computer Programming

3

CS 211Data Structures and Algorithms

3

CS 230Software Engineering (WI)

4

CS 310Database Design

4

EC 201Principles of Microeconomics

3

EC 202Principles of Macroeconomics

3

BA 309Operations Research

3

J. Concentration in Geographical Information Systems

GIS 120Principles of Geographic Information Sys

3

CS 111Introduction to Computer Programming

3

CS 211Data Structures and Algorithms

3

To earn a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in mathematics, a student must pass the mathematics senior exit exam and earn a grade of “C-” or better in all of the courses listed under “Major Program Requirements,” “Required Cognate Concentration or Minor,” and “Other Program Requirements.” A lesser grade in any of these courses must be replaced before the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in mathematics will be granted. In addition, lesser grades in any of these courses preclude taking subsequent courses for which the deficient courses are prerequisite.