Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Publication: 2017-2018 Georgia Gwinnett Catalog Program: Mathematics - Concentration: Applied Math (BS) Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Mathematics - Concentration: Applied Math (BS)

123 credits required for graduation

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Degree

The School of Science and Technology offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a major in Mathematics. The Mathematics Major includes concentrations in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Teacher Certification.

Laboratory Courses

Many courses in the School of Science and Technology include both a class and a laboratory component. The laboratory and class components complement each other as integrated elements of a course that facilitate the accomplishment of the Course Outcome Goals. As such they cannot be separated. Students must pass both the lab and class. If a student fails either the class or the laboratory component, they will receive a fail grade and must repeat the class.

Curriculum

General Education Requirements (60 hours)

The primary objective of the general education requirements is to guarantee that all students seeking a degree will be exposed to a common set of learning experiences that draw from a broad spectrum of subject areas. These common learning experiences are designed so that a student who completes the Core Curriculum will achieve the general education program goals as well as take introductory courses in the mathematics major that are prerequisite to courses in the program of study curriculum.

Additional Requirements (3 hours)

The physical education requirement is comprised of one credit hour of Wellness and two credit hours of additional Physical Education.

Legislative Requirements

Georgia law requires that each candidate for a degree demonstrate knowledge of the history and constitution on the United States and Georgia. These requirements may be met by receiving a passing grade in certain courses, or by passing the appropriate examination. The courses and the requirement(s) each course satisfies are as follows:

  1. HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 satisfies the Georgia and U.S. history requirement (if taken at a University System of Georgia institution).
  2. POLS 1101satisfies the Georgia and US Constitution requirement (if taken at a University System of Georgia institution).
  3. Students with transfer credit (HIST 2111, HIST 2112 or POLS 1101) from outside the University System of Georgia will need to contact the Testing Center regarding the legislative exams requirement.

Major Requirements (60 hours)

The courses in the Mathematics Major consist of both required and elective courses. The required courses are designed to ensure that all students receiving the BS Mathematics degree will share a common set of learning experiences toward achievement of the Program Outcome Goals. In addition, students will apply these learning experiences in the accomplishment of a capstone experience. Elective courses allow students to delve further into area of specialization that provide breadth and/or depth of learning.

Program Outcome Goals

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Concentration: Applied Math

Graduates who complete the Mathematics Major (Applied Math Concentration) will demonstrate that they have learned:

  1. Demonstrate an ability to clearly and precisely present mathematical ideas and proofs to others in oral and written form.
  2. Show proficiency with a broad range of concepts from modern mathematics and an in-depth knowledge of at least one major area.
  3. Use mathematical methods to analyze real-world problems and to make informed decisions based on interpretations of the results.
  4. Demonstrate scholarship and independent learning to make broad contributions to the discipline.
  5. Effectively apply appropriate technological tools toward solving mathematical problems.
  6. Demonstrate an appreciation for mathematics as a rich theoretical and applied discipline through an involvement in the mathematics community and through local outreach efforts.
  7. Demonstrate competence in applying mathematics to at least one other field.
  8. Work as individuals and as members of collaborative teams to apply analytical and quantitative tools to a variety of applications.
  9. Satisfy selected Outcome Goals related to the student’s chosen area for Applied Mathematics (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, ITEC, etc.)

General Education: (60 semester hours)

Area A - Essential Skills: (9 semester hours)

Course NameCredit HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
ENGL 1101 - English Composition I (3) Credit Hours
ENGL 1102 - English Composition II (3) Credit Hours

 

MATH 1113 - Pre-calculus (4) Credit Hours

or

MATH 2200 - Calculus I (4) Credit Hours

(extra hour will count in Area F)

Area B - Institutional Option (4 semester hours)

Course NameCredit HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
ITEC 1001 - Introduction to Computing (4) Credit Hours

Area C - Humanities/Fine Arts (6 semester hours)

Select one from the following:

Course NameCredit HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
MUSC 1100 - Music Appreciation (3) Credit Hours
ARTS 1100 - Art Appreciation (3) Credit Hours
ENGL 2111 - World Literature I (3) Credit Hours
ENGL 2112 - World Literature II (3) Credit Hours
ENGL 2121 - British Literature I (3) Credit Hours
ENGL 2122 - British Literature II (3) Credit Hours
ENGL 2131 - American Literature I (3) Credit Hours
ENGL 2132 - American Literature II (3) Credit Hours
FILM 1005 - Introduction to Film (3) Credit Hours
THEA 1100 - Theatre Appreciation (3) Credit Hours

Select one from the following:

Course NameCredit HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
RELN 1100 - World Religions (3) Credit Hours
GEOG 1101 - Introduction to Human Geography (3) Credit Hours
  • Intermediate Level or Higher Spanish, French or Chinese (3) Credit Hours
  • Area D - Natural Sciences, Math, Technology (11 semester hours)

    Course NameCredit HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
    CHEM 1211K - Principles of Chemistry I with Laboratory (4) Credit Hours
    CHEM 1212K - Principles of Chemistry II with Laboratory (4) Credit Hours

    (extra hour will count in Area F)

    Select one from the following:

    Course NameCredit HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
    ITEC 2110 - Digital Media (4) Credit Hours
    ITEC 2120 - Introduction to Programming (4) Credit Hours

    Area E - Social Science (12 semester hours)

    Course NameCredit HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
    POLS 1101 - American Government (3) Credit Hours

     

    HIST 2111 - Survey of United States History I (3) Credit Hours

    or

    HIST 2112 - Survey of United States History II (3) Credit Hours

    Select one from the following:

    Course NameCredit HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
    HIST 2111 - Survey of United States History I (if not used above) (3) Credit Hours
    HIST 2112 - Survey of United States History II (if not used above) (3) Credit Hours
    HIST 1111 - Survey of World History/Civilization I (3) Credit Hours
    HIST 1112 - Survey of World History/Civilization II (3) Credit Hours
    HIST 1121 - Survey of Western Civilization I (3) Credit Hours
    HIST 1122 - Survey of Western Civilization II (3) Credit Hours

    Select one from the following:

    Course NameCredit HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
    SOCI 1101 - Introduction to Sociology (3) Credit Hours
    ANTH 1102 - Introduction to Anthropology (3) Credit Hours
    ECON 2100 - Introduction to Economics (3) Credit Hours
    PSYC 1102 - Introduction to Psychology (3) Credit Hours

    Area F - Courses Related to the Program of Study (18 semester hours)

    Course NameCredit HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
    MATH 2200 - Calculus I if not taken in Area A (4) Credit Hours
    MATH 2210 - Calculus II (4) Credit Hours
    MATH 2220 - Calculus III (3) Credit Hours
    MATH 2450 - Linear Algebra (3) Credit Hours
    MATH 2500 - Foundations of Mathematics (3) Credit Hours

    Select one: if MATH2200 is in Area A

    Course NameCredit HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
    MATH 2000 - Statistics (3) Credit Hours
    MATH 2300 - Discrete Math (3) Credit Hours
    MATH 2600 - Mathematical Modeling (3) Credit Hours
  • One hour each from Area A and D (2) Credit Hours
  • Additional Requirements (3 hours)

    Physical Education Requirement

    Course NameCredit HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
    PHED 1101 - Choices for Life (1) Credit Hours
  • Additional Physical Education (2) Credit Hours
  • Program of Study (60 hours)

    Required Mathematics Courses (27 hours)

    Course NameCredit HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
    MATH 3100 - Differential Equations I (3) Credit Hours
    MATH 3300 - Mathematical Statistics I (3) Credit Hours
    MATH 3350 - Applied Mathematics (3) Credit Hours
    MATH 3450 - Numerical Methods I (3) Credit Hours
    MATH 3500 - Abstract Algebra I (3) Credit Hours
    MATH 3700 - Real Analysis I (3) Credit Hours
    MATH 4100 - Differential Equations II (3) Credit Hours
    MATH 4600 - Advanced Mathematical Modeling (3) Credit Hours
    MATH 4900 - Mathematics Capstone (3) Credit Hours

    Math/Applied Elective Courses (9 hours)*

    • Any combination of 3000/4000 level MATH courses (except MATH 3008, MATH 3011, MATH 3111, MATH 3311 or MATH 3600) or approved 3000/4000 courses from the applied field* (9) Credeit Hours

    Required Courses in Applied Field (12 hrs)*

    • Applied* Field Any level (8) Credit Hours
    • Applied* Field 3000/4000 level (4) Credit Hours

    Note

    *Applied Field and Applied Elective Courses must be approved in writing by a designated Applied Math faculty advisor using the Applied Mathematics Advising Form

    Other Required Courses (0-7 hours)

    Course NameCredit HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
    ITEC 2120 - Introduction to Programming (if not taken in Area D) (4) Credit Hours
    MATH 2600 - Mathematical Modeling (if not taken in Area F) (3) Credit Hours

    Additional Electives (5-12 hours)

    Notes: