Majors, Minors, Dual Degrees
Mathematics Major
Consists of 32 credits:
- 18 must be upper-division
- Independent study
- CSC-137 Introduction to Computer Programming I
or - CSC-138 Introduction to Computer Programming II
- Two of the following four courses:
Note: Students interested in graduate work in mathematics are strongly encouraged to take MAT-451 Real Analysis and/or MAT-461 Algebraic Structures.
Mathematics-Physics Major
Consists of 40 credits, of which 18 must be upper division in either mathematics or physics. Independent study is required as well as two of the following four courses:
- PHY-301 Theoretical Mechanics
- PHY-313 Thermal Physics
- PHY-330 Electricity and Magnetism
- PHY-401 Quantum Physics
NOTE: Students interested in graduate work in physics are strongly encouraged to take PHY-241/241L, all upper-division physics courses and MAT-431 Complex Variables. Some facility with general-purpose programming is strongly urged.
Mathematics Minor
Consists of 12 upper-division credits in mathematics.
Computer Science Minor
Consists of:
- CSC-137 Introduction to Computer Programming I
or - CSC-138 Introduction to Computer Programming II
- CSC-231 Computer Architecture & Assembly Language Programming I
- CSC-331 Computer Architecture & Assembly Language Programming II
- CSC-233 Data Structures & Algorithms I
- CSC-333 Data Structures & Algorithms II
- PHY-230 Digital Electronics (or equivalent)
or
Physics Minor
Consists of 18 credits, to include:
- PHY-231 General Physics and lab
- PHY-232 General Physics and lab
or - PHY-271 Analytical Physics and lab
- PHY-272 Analytical Physics and lab
- Eight to ten additional credits of upper-division physics.
NOTE: Upper-division physics courses normally require completion of MAT-352.
Computer Science Dual Degree Option
This pre-professional option is coordinated by the Mathematical and Physical Sciences Department.
Requirements may include:
- CSC-138 Introduction to Computer Programming II
- MAT-151 Analytic Geometry & Calculus
- MAT-152 Analytic Geometry & Calculus
- MAT-252 Discrete Mathematics
- MAT-311 Probability & Mathematical Statistics
- MAT-312 Probability & Mathematical Statistics
- Liberal Arts Core curriculum
Pre-Engineering Dual Degree Option
This pre-professional option is coordinated by the Mathematical and Physical Sciences Department. Also see Cooperative Programs section of the catalog.
Requirements may include:
- PHY-170 Engineering Analysis
- PHY-271 Analytical Physics and lab
- PHY-272 Analytical Physics and lab
- MAT-152 Analytic Geometry & Calculus
- MAT-251.1 Intermediate Calculus
- MAT-352 Differential Equations
- CHE-141 General Chemistry I
- CHE-142 General Chemistry II
- Liberal Arts Core requirements
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