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Mathematics: Applied Emphasis

Bachelor of Arts

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest
  • Mathematics, Statistics & Data Science
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Biological & Biomedical Science
  • Animal & Veterinary Sciences
  • Health, Nutrition & Fitness
If you want to prepare for medical school or graduate studies in biology or health-related fields, consider this degree. A strong foundation in mathematics is integral to all scientific fields. Students earning this Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with a Life Sciences emphasis choose a minor or an additional major in a life science field. This dual immersion enables students to apply mathematical concepts to their studies in biological sciences. Undergraduates develop diversified knowledge and skills required for environmental fieldwork, scientific research or graduate/professional studies in medicine. They go on to find solutions and effect change in disease management and prevention and ecosystem and planetary health.
Learning Outcomes
Apply computational methods; Math majors should be able to apply computational methods and mathematical concepts to analyze scientific problems Apply mathematical models to current problems; Math majors should be able to critically evaluate and extend selected mathematical models in the current scientific literature. Create valid proofs; Students should be able to identify an appropriate proof strategy and almost always able to create a correct proof using multiple strategies as appropriate. Define Terms Precisely; Precision is essential in mathematics, and a crucial skill for math majors is to learn to define mathematical terms precisely. Effective communication of results; Math majors should be able to effectively communicate results to non-specialized audiences in written and verbal form. Recognize valid arguments; Logical rigor is a critical component of mathematical argumentation. We expect math majors to develop the ability to recognize when arguments are valid, and identify logical gaps and flaws.
Sample Courses
  • MATH 464: Theory of Probability
  • MATH 454: Ordinary Differential Equations and Stability Theory
  • MATH 485: Mathematical Modeling
Career Fields
  • Medicine
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Research
  • Biology
  • Ecology
  • Biostatistics
Level of Math
Substantial Knowledge
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
4th Semester Proficiency
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - Mathematics: Applied Emphasis

First Year

1st Semester
Credits
Calculus I
3.00
ENGL 101 First-Year Composition
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Second Language
4.00
General Elective
1.00
2nd Semester
Credits
MATH 129 Calculus II
3.00
Supporting Computer Science
3.00
ENGL 102 First-Year Composition
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Second Language
4.00

Second Year

3rd Semester
Credits
MATH 223 Vector Calculus
4.00
MATH 313 Intro to Linear Algebra
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Second Language
4.00
4th Semester
Credits
MATH 323 Formal Math Reasong + Wrtg
3.00
MATH 355 Anls Ord Diff Equations
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Second Language
4.00

Third Year

5th Semester
Credits
MATH 422 Advanced Applied Analysis
3.00
Minor course
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
General Elective
3.00
6th Semester
Credits
Life Sciences Emphasis Elective 1
3.00
Minor course
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
General Elective
3.00

Fourth Year

7th Semester
Credits
MATH 464 Theory of Probability
3.00
Minor course
3.00
Minor course
3.00
General Elective
3.00
General Elective
3.00
8th Semester
Credits
MATH 485 Mathematical Modeling
3.00
Life Sciences Emphasis Elective 2
3.00
Minor course
3.00
Minor course
3.00

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