Advisory
Board: Dr. Kevin Lanning,
Dr. Terje Hoim (on sabbatical 10-11),
Dr. Warren McGovern, Dr. James O'Brien, Dr.
Jim Wetterer
Description: The
Interdisciplinary Concentration in the
Mathematical Sciences offers a great
deal of breadth and flexibility for the
design of quantitatively-based programs.
Students choose an area of emphasis in
Applied Mathematics, Computer Science,
Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Economics,
Psychology, or another area negotiated
with the advisor. The Interdisciplinary
Concentration in the Mathematical Sciences
may also be appropriate for a pre-medicine
student interested in a quantitative program
of study in the sciences.
Available Options: Concentration
in Interdisciplinary Mathematical Sciences
with an Emphasis
in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science,
Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Economics,
Psychology, or another area negotiated
with the advisor.
Note: Students declaring a concentration prior to Spring 2009
may adhere to this version or the previous version of the Interdisciplinary Math Concentration.
Course
Number
Course
Name
Credits
MAC
2311
H
Calculus I
4
MAC
2312
H
Calculus II
4
Three courses from Table A
9
STA
2023
H
Introductory Statistics
3
Electives
in Area of Emphasis
12
Math
and Science Electives
6
Honors
Thesis
6
Total
Credits
44
Table A
Course
Number
Course
Name
Credits
MAC 2313
H Calculus III
4
MAS 2103
H Matrix Theory
3
MAD 2104
H Discrete Mathematics
3
MAP 2302
H Differential Equations I
3
Electives: Electives must be upper division.
Twelve upper division hours should be in
the area of emphasis, and the other six should be any upper
division courses in mathematics or the
sciences. These include all Honors
College upper division courses offered
in Mathematics, Computer Science, Biology,
Physics, Chemistry, Economics, and Psychology.
Generally, students will complete additional
science and mathematics courses, but the
framework is minimal to allow a maximum
of flexibility in designing individual
programs. The student should work closely
with the advisor in creating an appropriate
program of study. Students are reminded
that they need 45 upper-level (3000 or
4000-level) credits to graduate.
Restrictions: In order to enter the Honors
College Interdisciplinary Mathematical
Sciences Concentration program, students
must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Honors
College courses. In order to count towards
the Concentration requirements, upper division
Honors Mathematics and Sciences courses
must be completed with a grade of C or
better, and the cumulative GPA in upper
division Math and Science courses must
be at least 2.7.
