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Nov 23, 2024
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2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog ARCHIVED CATALOG: CONTENT MAY NOT BE CURRENT. USE THE DROP DOWN ABOVE TO ACCESS THE CURRENT CATALOG.
Mathematical Sciences Major - Bachelor of Science (BS)
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Please see the UNLV College of Sciences, Mathematical Science department web page at www.unlv.edu/math for information about department programs, faculty and facilities.
Please see advising information at the UNLV College of Science Advising at www.unlv.edu/sciences/advising.
Accreditation
Institution - Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities www.nwccu.org
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of differential (1A), integral (1B) and multivariable (1C) calculus, and be able to apply these concepts to a variety of problems.
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of vector calculus (2A), linear algebra (2B), ordinary differential equations (2C), higher level algebra (2D) and analysis (2E), and be able to apply these concepts to a variety of problems.
- Be able to think analytically and critically and to formulate problems, solve them, and interpret their solutions.
- Achieve an understanding of the nature of proof, in particular should demonstrate a good understanding of rigorous mathematical proof (reading and writing), and apply reasoning based on definitions, axioms, theorems and induction.
- Communicate effectively in writing.
- Have experience applying knowledge from one branch of mathematics to another and from mathematics to other disciplines.
University Graduation Requirements
Please see Graduation Policies for complete information
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Mathematical Science Degree Requirements - Total: 120 Credits
(see notes 1-2 below) General Education Requirements - Subtotal: 33-36 Credits
First-Year Seminar - Credits: 2-3
(see note 3 below) English Composition - Credits: 6
Second-Year Seminar - Credits: 3
Constitutions - Credits: 4-6
Distribution Requirement - Credits: 18
Please see Distribution Requirements for more information.
- Humanities and Fine Arts: 9 Credits
- Two courses 3 credits each from two different humanities areas - 6 credits
- One course in fine arts- 3 credits
- Social Science: 9 Credits
- One course each from three different fields.
- Life and Physical Sciences and Analytical Thinking:
- Automatically satisfied by Major requirements
Multicultural and International
Multicultural, one 3 credit course required
International, one 3 credit course required
These courses may overlap with general education and major requirements. A single course may not meet the multicultural and international requirements simultaneously. For the list of approved multicultural and international courses, go to: http://facultysenate.unlv.edu/students Major Requirements - BS in Mathematical Science - Subtotal: 80 Credits
Computer Programming Requirements - Credits: 3
Science Requirements - Credits: 9
- PHYS 180 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I
- PHYS 180L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab I
and select five credits from the following: BIOL courses numbered 189 and above; CHEM courses numbered 121 and above except CHEM 201, 203; GEOL courses numbered 220 and above; GEOG courses numbered 300 and above; PHYS courses numbered 181 and above; CEE courses numbered 241 and above; CS courses numbered 218 and above; CpE courses numbered 300 and above; EE courses numbered 220 and above; ME courses numbered 242 and above.
Required Department Courses - Credits: 39
Science and Engineering Electives - Credits: 29
Notes
- Of the 120 credits required for graduation, 80 or more must be in courses offered by the College of Sciences and the College of Engineering.
- Every student will be encouraged to take the GRE Advanced Test in Mathematics
- It is strongly recommended that students take to satisfy the First Year Seminar requirement.
Major Requirements - BS in Mathematics Actuarial Science Concentration - Subtotal: 63 Credits
(see note 2 below) Sciences and Engineering Electives - Credits: 6
Electives - Credits: 15-18
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