Concentration in Interdisciplinary Mathematical Sciences
Students must earn a "C" or better in each course taken to fulfill a concentration requirement.
Advisory Board:
Dr. Kevin Lanning
Dr. William O'Brien
Dr. Yaouen Fily
Dr. Terje Hill
Dr. Jason Hedetniemi
Dr. Warren McGovern
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, Engineering, 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, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Psychology, or another area negotiated with the advisor.
Concentration in interdisciplinary Mathematical sciences
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAC 2311 | Honors Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| MAC 2312 | Honors Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| Three Courses from Group A | 9 | |
| STA 2023 | Honors Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| Electives in Area of Emphasis | 15-24 | |
| Math Elective | 3 | |
| IDS 4970 | Honors Thesis (two semesters) | 6 |
| Total Credits | 44-53 |
Group A: Intermediate Level Mathematics Courses
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAC 2313 | Honors Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | 4 |
| MAS 2103 | Honors Matrix Theory | 3 |
| MAD 2104 | Honors Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
|
MAP 2302 or MAP 3305 |
Honors Differential Equations I or Engineering Mathematics 1 |
3 |
Electives: Electives must be upper division. Minimum fifteen (15) upper division hours should be in the area of emphasis, and the additional three (3) should be any upper division course in mathematics. Students planning to pursue a 4+1 combined bachelor's/master's degree program may count up to 24 credits of required courses toward the Area of Emphasis. Upper-division electives should be selected from courses with the prefixes listed in the table below. 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 42 upper-level (3000 or 4000-level) credits to graduate.
Approved course prefixes for upper-level electives in area of emphasis:
| Art | ART |
| Biology | BSC, MCB, OCB, PCB, ZOO |
| Computer Science | CAI, CAP, CDA, CEN, CIS, CNT, COP, COT |
| Chemistry | BCH, CHM |
| Economics | ECO, ECP, ECS, REE |
| Engineering | BME, EAS, EEE, EEL, EGM, EGN, EML, EOC, OCE |
| Environmental Science | ENV, EVR, EVS, GEA, GEO, GIS, SUR |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | IDS*, ISS |
| Mathematics | MAA, MAD, MAP, MAS, MAT, MTG, STA |
| Philosophy | PHH, PHI |
| Physics | AST, PHY, PHZ |
| Psychology | CLP, DEP, EXP, PPE, PSB, PSY, SOP |
*Only one IDS course is allowed, and it must be approved by the advisor as appropriate for the student's area of emphasis. Excluded are IDS 4947 Honors Internship and IDS 4970 Honors Thesis.