B.S. in Mathematics – Environmental Studies Option

A field of application in environmental studies is an option within the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics program. This option provides the necessary background for those entering mathematics-related occupations where environmental awareness is important in decision-making and everyday life. With carefully planned mathematics electives, it also provides adequate preparation for graduate work in mathematics.

Program Requirements

This program requires the completion of at least 120 semester hours, including at least 41 hours of general education, at least 36 hours of mathematics, at least 6 hours of computer science, and courses necessary for a minor in Environmental Studies

Sample Plans of Study

What follows are sample plans of study. You will develop your own plan of study in consultation with your academic advisor in the Department of Mathematics.

Beginning in an Odd Year

 

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

First Year

MATH 211 or 221 - Calculus I
BIOL 107 - General Biology

SA 110 - Software Applications
WC 110 - World Cultures I
Gen Ed - Foreign Language

MATH 222 - Calculus II
BIOL 108/109- General Zoology/Botany
ES 103 – Introduction to Environmental Studies

WC 120 - World Cultures II
Gen Ed - Foreign Language

Second Year

MATH 323 - Calculus III
ENGR 122 - Introduction to Programming
CHEM 118 - Principles of Chemistry
Gen Ed

Gen Ed

MATH 324 - Differential Equations
MATH 341 - Linear Algebra
CHEM 240 - Organic Chemistry I

Gen Ed

Elective

Third Year

MATH 365 - Probability
MATH Elective
GEOG 230 - Physical Geography

ES 490 - Environmental Issues

Gen Ed
Elective

MATH 466 - Statistics
MATH Elective
ES 490 - Environmental Issues
Gen Ed
Elective

Elective

Fourth Year

MATH 495 - Senior Seminar
BIOL 423 - Ecology

ES 490 - Environmental Issues

Elective
Elective
Elective

MATH 373 - Numerical Methods

ES 490 - Environmental Issues
Elective
Elective
Elective

Elective

Beginning in an Even Year

 

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

First Year

MATH 211 or 221 - Calculus I
BIOL 107 - General Biology

SA 110 - Software Applications
WC 110 - World Cultures I
Gen Ed - Foreign Language

MATH 222 - Calculus II
BIOL 108/109- General Zoology/Botony
ES 103 - Introduction to Environmental Studies

WC 120 - World Cultures II
Gen Ed - Foreign Language

Second Year

MATH 323 - Calculus III
ENGR 122 - Introduction to Programming
CHEM 118 - Principles of Chemistry
Gen Ed

Gen Ed

MATH 324 - Differential Equations
MATH 341 - Linear Algebra
CHEM 240 - Organic Chemistry I

Gen Ed

Elective

Third Year

MATH 365 - Probability
MATH Elective
GEOG 230 - Physical Geography

ES 490 - Environmental Issues
Gen Ed
Elective

MATH 466 - Statistics
MATH 373 - Numerical Methods

ES 490 - Environmental Issues
Gen Ed
Elective

Elective

Fourth Year

MATH 495 - Senior Seminar
BIOL 423 - Ecology

ES 490 - Environmental Issues
Elective
Elective
Elective

MATH Elective

ES 490 - Environmental Issues
Elective
Elective
Elective

Elective