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 found at our Web site 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 Intro. to Information Technology

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

3 - MTHSC 435 Complex Variables

3 - MTHSC 460 Intro. to Numerical Analysis I

6 - Applications Area⁵

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 Intro. to Information Technology

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.

⁴Select from BIOSC 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, 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 Intro. to Information Technology

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

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.

³See 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.