MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
Bachelor of Science

The Mathematical Sciences curriculum is designed to be versatile. Students gain a broad knowledge of mathematical concepts and methods that are applicable in sciences, engineering, business, industry, and other professions desiring a strong mathematical background. In addition to the basic courses which provide necessary mathematical skills, the curriculum allows students to select an emphasis area or concentration, providing an introduction to a specific area where mathematics is applied. These are Applied Analysis, Biology, Computer Science, Operations Research/Management Science, and Statistics.

In addition to the overall goal of preparing students to cope with a variety of mathematical problems, the curriculum seeks to provide an adequate background for students who plan to pursue graduate study or positions in business, industry, or government. Students electing the Biology Concentration will have the necessary preparation for entering medical school. More information about the degree program can be seen at www.math.clemson.edu.
 
Freshman Year
First Semester
3 - ECON 200 Economic Concepts or 3 - ECON 211 Principles of Microeconomics
3 - ENGL 101 Composition I
3 - HIST 172 or 173 Western Civilization
4 - MTHSC 106 Calculus of One Variable I
4 - Foreign Language Requirement1
17

Second Semester
3 - CP SC 120 Issues in Computers
3 - ENGL 102 Composition II
4 - MTHSC 108 Calculus of One Variable II
3 - MTHSC 129 Prob. Solving in Discrete Math.
4 - Foreign Language Requirement1
17

Sophomore Year
First Semester
4 - MTHSC 206 Calculus of Several Variables
1 - MTHSC 250 Intro. to Mathematical Sciences
3 - MTHSC 360 Intermediate Math. Computing
3 - Literature Requirement2
4 - Science Requirement3
15

Second Semester
4 - MTHSC 208 Intro. to Ord. Diff. Equations
3 - MTHSC 311 Linear Algebra
3 - PHYS 122 Physics with Calculus I
3 - Literature Requirement2
4 - Science Requirement3
17

Junior Year
First Semester
3 - MTHSC 302 Statistics for Science and Engr.
3 - MTHSC 440 Linear Programming
4-3 - Approved Requirement4
3 - Emphasis Area
3-4 - Science Requirement3
16

Second Semester
3 - MTHSC 400 Theory of Probability
3 - MTHSC 412 Introduction to Modern Algebra
4-3 - Approved Requirement4
3 - Emphasis Area
3-4 - Science Requirement3
16

Senior Year
First Semester
3 - ENGL 314 Technical Writing
3 - MTHSC 450 Intro. to Mathematical Models
3 - MTHSC 453 Advanced Calculus I or 3 - MTHSC 463 Mathematical Analysis I
3 - SPCH 250 Public Speaking
4 - Approved Requirement4
3 - Emphasis Area
19

Second Semester
3 - MTHSC 454 Advanced Calculus II
3 - Emphasis Area
10 - Elective
16

133 Total Semester Hours

EMPHASIS AREAS

Operations Research/Management Science3
3 - I E 482 Systems Modeling or 3 - I E 384 Engineering Economic Analysis
3 - I E 486 Production Planning and Control or 3 - MGT 402 Operations Planning and Cont.
3 - MTHSC 407 Regress. and Time-Ser. Analysis
3 - MTHSC 441 Intro. to Stochastic Models
3 - MTHSC 460 Intro. to Numerical Analysis I
15
 
Statistics
3 - MA SC 414 Statistical Analysis
3 - MTHSC 403 Intro. to Statistical Theory
3 - MTHSC 406 Sampling Theory and Methods
3 - MTHSC 407 Regress. and Time-Ser. Analysis
12

Applied Analysis
6 - Applications Area5
3 - MTHSC 435 Complex Variables
3 - MTHSC 460 Intro. to Numerical Analysis I
12
 
1Eight semester hours in the same language are required.
2ENGL 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, or H210.
3Must include two of the following sequences: BIOL 103/104; CH 101/102; ECON 314/405; PHYS 221/223, 222/224. The Operations Research/Management Science emphasis area requires ECON 314/405.
4Must be approved by the advisor.
5See advisor. Possibilities include CH 331, 332; E M 320; PHYS 321, 322, 441, 442.
Notes:
1. For graduation, a candidate for the BS degree in Mathematical Sciences will be required to have a 2.0 or higher cumulative grade-point ratio in all required courses taught by the Mathematical Sciences Department including approved mathematical sciences electives and emphasis area courses.
2. A grade of C or better must be earned in all prerequisite courses before enrolling in the next MTHSC course.

BIOLOGY CONCENTRATION

Freshman Year
First Semester
5 - BIOL 110 Principles of Biology I1
3 - CP SC 120 Issues in Computers
3 - ENGL 101 Composition I
4 - MTHSC 106 Calculus of One Variable I
15

Second Semester
5 - BIOL 111 Principles of Biology II1
3 - ENGL 102 Composition II
4 - MTHSC 108 Calculus of One Variable II
3 - MTHSC 129 Prob. Solving in Discrete Math.
1 - MTHSC 250 Intro. to Mathematical Sciences
16

Sophomore Year
First Semester
4 - CH 101 General Chemistry
4 - MTHSC 206 Calculus of Several Variables
3 - MTHSC 360 Intermediate Math. Computing
4 - PHYS 207 General Physics I
3 - Literature Requirement2
18

Second Semester
4 - CH 102 General Chemistry
4 - MTHSC 208 Intro. to Ord. Diff. Equations
3 - MTHSC 311 Linear Algebra
4 - PHYS 208 General Physics II
3 - Literature Requirement2
18

Junior Year
First Semester
3 - CH 223 Organic Chemistry
1 - CH 227 Organic Chemistry Lab.
3 - MTHSC 302 Statistics for Science and Engr.
3 - MTHSC 440 Linear Programming
4 - Foreign Language Requirement3
2 - Elective
16

Second Semester
3 - CH 224 Organic Chemistry
1 - CH 228 Organic Chemistry Lab.
3 - MTHSC 400 Theory of Probability
3 - MTHSC 412 Introduction to Modern Algebra
4 - Foreign Language Requirement3
2 - Elective
16  

Senior Year
First Semester
3 - ECON 200 Economic Concepts or
3 - ECON 211 Principles of Microeconomics
3 - MTHSC 450 Intro. to Mathematical Models
3 - MTHSC 453 Advanced Calculus I or
3 - MTHSC 463 Mathematical Analysis I
3 - Animal or Plant Diversity Requirement4
4 - Elective
16

Second Semester
3 - ENGL 314 Technical Writing
3 - HIST 172 or 173 Western Civilization
3 - MTHSC 454 Advanced Calculus II
3 - SPCH 250 Public Speaking
4-3 - Biological Science Requirement5
2-3 - Elective
18

133 Total Semester Hours

1Those qualifying for advanced placement in languages or wanting to take languages the freshman year may take them in place of these courses.
2ENGL 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, or H210.
3Eight semester hours in the same language are required.
4BIOSC 302, 303, 304, 305.
5Select from BIOCH 301, GEN 302, MICRO 305 or any 300- and 400-level biological science course.
Notes:
1. For graduation, a candidate for the BS degree in Mathematical Sciences will be required to have a 2.0 or higher cumulative grade-point ratio in all required courses taught by the Mathematical Sciences Department including approved mathematical sciences electives and option courses.
2. A grade of C or better must be earned in all prerequisite courses before enrolling in the next MTHSC course.

COMPUTER SCIENCE CONCENTRATION

Freshman Year
First Semester
3 - ECON 200 Economic Concepts or
3 - ECON 211 Principles of Microeconomics
3 - ENGL 101 Composition I
3 - HIST 172 or 173 Western Civilization
4 - MTHSC 106 Calculus of One Variable I
4 - Foreign Language Requirement1
17

Second Semester
3 - CP SC 111 Elem. Computer Prog. in C/C++
3 - ENGL 102 Composition II
4 - MTHSC 108 Calculus of One Variable II
3 - MTHSC 129 Prob. Solving in Discrete Math.
4 - Foreign Language Requirement1
17

Sophomore Year
First Semester
4 - CP SC 210 Programming Methodology
4 - MTHSC 206 Calculus of Several Variables
1 - MTHSC 250 Intro. to Mathematical Sciences
3 - Literature Requirement2
4 - Science Requirement3
16

Second Semester
3 - CP SC 340 Algorithms and Data Structures
4 - MTHSC 208 Intro. to Ord. Diff. Equations
3 - MTHSC 311 Linear Algebra
3 - Literature Requirement2
4 - Science Requirement3
17  

Junior Year
First Semester
3 - MTHSC 302 Statistics for Science and Engr.
3 - MTHSC 360 Intermediate Math. Computing
3 - MTHSC 440 Linear Programming
3 - PHYS 122 Physics with Calculus I
3-4 - Science Requirement3
15-16

Second Semester
3 - ENGL 314 Technical Writing
3 - MTHSC 400 Theory of Probability
3 - MTHSC 412 Introduction to Modern Algebra
3 - SPCH 250 Public Speaking
3-4 - Computer Science Requirement4
3-4 - Science Requirement3
18-20

Senior Year
First Semester
3 - MTHSC 450 Intro. to Mathematical Models
3 - MTHSC 453 Advanced Calculus I or 3 - MTHSC 463 Mathematical Analysis I
3 - MTHSC 460 Intro. to Numerical Analysis I
7-9 - Approved Requirement5
16-18

Second Semester
3 - MTHSC 454 Advanced Calculus II
3 - Computer Science Requirement4
10 - Elective
16
 
132-137 Total Semester Hours
 
1Eight semester hours in the same language are required.
2ENGL 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, or H210.
3Must include two of the following sequences: BIOL 103/104; CH 101/102; ECON 314/405; PHYS 221/ 223, 222/224.
4One of the following sequences: CP SC 231/428; 350/450; 360/462 or any two courses from CP SC 231, 350, 360, or 372.
5Must be approved by the advisor.
Notes:
1. For graduation, a candidate for the BS degree in Mathematical Sciences will be required to have a 2.0 or higher cumulative grade-point ratio in all required courses taught by the Mathematical Sciences Department including approved mathematical sciences electives and concentration courses.
2. A grade of C or better must be earned in all prerequisite courses before enrolling in the next MTHSC course.

MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
Bachelor of Arts
 
Freshman Year
First Semester
3 - ECON 200 Economic Concepts or
3 - ECON 211 Principles of Microeconomics
3 - ENGL 101 Composition I
3 - HIST 172 Western Civilization
4 - MTHSC 106 Calculus of One Variable I
4 - Foreign Language Requirement1
17

Second Semester
3 - CP SC 120 Issues in Computers
3 - ENGL 102 Composition II
4 - MTHSC 108 Calculus of One Variable II
3 - MTHSC 129 Prob. Solving in Discrete Math.
4 - Foreign Language Requirement1
17

Sophomore Year
First Semester
4 - MTHSC 206 Calculus of Several Variables
1 - MTHSC 250 Intro. to Mathematical Sciences
3 - Foreign Language Requirement1
3 - Literature Requirement2
4 - Science Requirement3
15

Second Semester
4 - MTHSC 208 Intro. to Ord. Diff. Equations
3 - MTHSC 311 Linear Algebra
3 - Foreign Language Requirement1
3 - Literature Requirement2
4 - Science Requirement3
17

Junior Year
First Semester
3 - A A H 210 Intro. to Art and Architecture or 3 - MUSIC 210 Music Appreciation: Music in the Western World
3 - MTHSC 302 Statistics for Science and Engr.
3 - SPCH 250 Public Speaking
3 - Minor
3 - Social Science Requirement3
2 - Elective
17

Second Semester
3 - HIST 173 Western Civilization
3 - MTHSC 400 Theory of Probability
3 - MTHSC 412 Introduction to Modern Algebra
3 - Minor
3 - Social Science Requirement3
2 - Elective
17

Senior Year
First Semester
3 - MTHSC 440 Linear Programming or
3 - MTHSC 450 Intro. to Math. Models
3 - MTHSC 453 Advanced Calculus I or 3 - MTHSC 463 Mathematical Analysis I
6 - Minor
3 - Elective
15

Second Semester
3 - ENGL 314 Technical Writing
3 - MTHSC 454 Advanced Calculus II
3 - Humanities Requirement3
3 - Mathematical Sciences Requirement4
3 - Minor
3 - Elective
18

133 Total Semester Hours
 
1Four semesters of the same language.
2ENGL 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, or H210.
3Must be approved by advisor.
4Select from 300- and 400-level MTHSC courses with approval of advisor.
Notes:
1. For graduation, a candidate for the BA degree in Mathematical Sciences will be required to have a 2.0 or higher cumulative grade-point ratio in all required courses taught by the Mathematical Sciences Department including approved mathematical sciences requirements and concentration/emphasis area courses.
2. A grade of C or better must be earned in all prerequisite courses before enrolling in the next MTHSC course.