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, 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.
Concentration in interdisciplinary Mathematical sciences
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAC 2311 | Honors Calculus I | 4 |
| MAC 2312 | Honors Calculus II | 4 |
| Three Courses from Group A | 9 | |
| STA 2023 | Honors Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| Electives in Area of Emphasis | 12 | |
| Math and Science Electives | 6 | |
| IDS 4970 | Honors Thesis (two semesters) | 6 |
| Total Credits | 44 |
Group A: Intermediate Level Mathematics Courses
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAC 2313 | Honors Calculus III | 4 |
| MAS 2103 | Honors Matrix Theory | 3 |
| MAD 2104 | Honors Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MAP 2302 | Honors 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 count towards the Concentration requirements, upper division Honors Mathematics and Sciences courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.