Curriculum Map for Applied Mathematics Degree
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| MATH251 |
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Theory, computational techniques and applications of the derivative.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MATH 112 with grade "C" or better or equivalent.
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Differential Calculus
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4 |
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| SPE111 |
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Public speaking with emphasis on content, organization, and speaker adjustments to various situations; dynamics of the speaker/listener interaction; and appropriate language usage. Includes informative, demonstrative, and persuasive speeches.
Prerequisite: None
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Fundamentals of Speech
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3 |
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| WRI121 |
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Introduces critical reasoning and analysis. Explores connections between thesis, structure, tone and purpose; includes writing process, rhetorical strategies applications Focuses on academic reading, writing and research skills.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: writing ability as demonstrated by SAT/ACT score and/or writing sample.
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English Composition
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3 |
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Elective
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3 |
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Social Science elective
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3 |
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16 |
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| MATH221 |
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Solve applied problems involving formulas, functions, summations and iteration using Excel and MATLAB. Use built- in functions and graphing capabilities of MATLAB and Excel. Do vector and matrix calculations and write files using MATLAB. Write and execute macros in Excel.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MATH 112.
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Introduction to Computational Software
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2 |
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| MATH252 |
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Computational techniques for and applications of the definite and indefinite integrals.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MATH 251 with grade "C" or better.
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Integral Calculus
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4 |
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| PHY221 |
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Basic principles of physics with emphasis on applications of calculus. Newtonian mechanics, including kinematics, dyn amics, work, energy, power, and hydraulics. All general physics students must register for a laboratory section.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MATH 251 with grade "C" or better. Corequisite: MATH 252.
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General Physics with Calculus
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4 |
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| WRI122 |
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Designed to develop skills in ethical argument, research, and critical thinking. Multi-page papers, including argumentative research paper, required. Focuses on writing process with attention to audience, effective style, and overall rhetorical effect.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: WRI 121 with grade "C" or better.
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English Composition
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3 |
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Social Science elective
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3 |
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16 |
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| MATH253N |
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Indeterminate forms and improper integrals. Infinite sequences and series, convergence, power series. Taylor series and applications. This course replaces MATH 254.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MATH 252 with grade "C" or better.
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Sequences and Series
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4 |
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| PHY222 |
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Temperature systems, heat, kinetic theory of gasses, thermodynamics and the fundamentals of electricity and magnetism. All general physics students must register for a laboratory section.
Prerequisite: Prerequisites: PHY 221 and MATH 252.
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General Physics with Calculus
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4 |
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Humanities elective
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3 |
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Social Science elective
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3 |
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14 |
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These maps are provided for general planning purposes only. Students should consult with their academic advisor for complete degree requirements.
* Students will choose at least 16 credits from outside of mathematics with the approval of a mathematics advisor. At least 9 credits should be from a 3 course sequence. See above for examples.
** Students will choose 2 upper-division courses from mathematics or physics with the approval of a mathematics advisor.
*** See “Upper-Division Core Requirements” listed in the degree requirements section of General Catalog. The years and terms that these courses are offered will vary. For questions about availability, please consult with an advisor or contact the Mathematics Department.