In order to develop a sound program suited to individual needs and interests, the student should consult regularly with the faculty adviser. Sample programs for various options and areas of concentration, and supplemental information, may be obtained from the department office. With the advice and consent of the faculty adviser, each student constructs an individualized program meeting the requirements below. A written copy of the program should be on file with the faculty adviser, with whom it can be revised and updated from time to time. Bachelor's Degrees Departmental majors can earn either the B.A. or the B.S. degree by meeting the general requirements of the School of Arts and Sciences or of the School of Engineering, respectively, the general University distribution requirements, and the departmental requirements.
Advanced placement is acceptable as well.
At least five approved Mathematical Sciences courses numbered 300 or higher, including an optimization course, typically 550.361, and two courses in probability and statistics, chosen from 550.310, 550.420, and 550.430. At least three semesters of approved course work in some area of application of the mathematical sciences. These courses are to constitute a coherent program, and at least one course must be numbered 300 or higher. Appropriate fields include, but are not restricted to, biology, biomedical engineering, biophysics, chemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineering, computer science, earth and planetary sciences, economics, electrical engineering, geography and environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, psychology, sociology, and systems analysis for public decision making. Requirements 1-7 together constitute a minimal core program, allowing maximum flexibility in planning degree programs.