NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

239 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 FARQUHAR COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Mathematics Major Learning Outcomes A successful mathematics graduate is expected to: 1. Apply analytical, critical thinking, and abstract reasoning skills; 2. Analyze and formulate Mathematical proofs and critique for correctness; 3. Apply general mathematical techniques, theories, and abstract reasoning to find solutions to concrete problems. Mathematics Major Curriculum General Education Requirements (30 credits) Students are required to complete 30 credit hours as part of theGeneral Education Program. For specific course requirements, refer to the General Education Program section in the Academic Resources and Procedures segment of this catalog. Mathematics Major Requirements (53 credits) Core Courses (27 credits) MATH 2100 Calculus I (4 credits) OR MATH 2100H Calculus I Honors (4 credits) MATH 2200 Calculus II (4 credits) OR MATH 2200H Calculus II Honors (4 credits) MATH 2500 Introduction to Advanced Mathematics (3 credits) OR CSIS 2050 Discrete Mathematics (3 credits) MATH 3200 Calculus III (4 credits) MATH 3300 Introductory Linear Algebra (3 credits) MATH 3400 Ordinary Differential Equations (3 credits) MATH 4050 Advanced Calculus I (3 credits)* OR MATH 4350 Abstract Algebra I (3 credits)* MATH 4060 Advanced Calculus II (3 credits)* OR MATH 4360 Abstract Algebra II (3 credits)* *Can be counted only once, either as a core course requirement or a major elective requirement Note: Six (6) credits of MATH may fulfill the General Education requirements. Laboratory Science (8 credits) Select 8 credits from the following courses: CHEM 1300 General Chemistry I/Lab (4 credits) OR CHEM 1300H General Chemistry I/Lab Honors (4 credits) CHEM 1310 General Chemistry II/Lab (4 credits) OR CHEM 1310H General Chemistry II/Lab Honors (4 credits) CSIS 2101 Fundamentals of Computer Programming (4 credits) CSIS 3101 Advanced Computer Programming (4 credits) PHYS 2350 General Physics I/Lab (4 credits) PHYS 2360 General Physics II/Lab (4 credits) PHYS 2400 Physics I/Lab (4 credits) PHYS 2500 Physics II/Lab (4 credits) Note: Six (6) credits of CHEM/PHYS may fulfill the General Education requirements. Major Electives (18 credits) Select 18 credits from the following courses: MATH 3050 Mathematics and Biology (3 credits) MATH 3260 Combinatorics (3 credits) MATH 3270 Logic (3 credits) MATH 3340 Linear Algebra II (3 credits) MATH 3350 Number Theory (3 credits) MATH 3450 Elementary Differential Geometry (3 credits) MATH 3900 History of Mathematics (3 credits) MATH 4050 Advanced Calculus I (3 credits)*