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The major in chemistry requires a minimum of 33 semester hours and leads to the Bachelor of Science degree. Requirements of the major include selecting one of four concentrations: ACS-Approved, Foundations, General, or Teacher Certification. The ACS-Approved Concentration does not require a minor or second major and is typically for students desiring graduate education in chemistry. The Foundations Concentration requires a minor or a second major and is appropriate for a wide range of career targets. The General Concentration requires a second major and is typically chosen by those in pre-health concentrations. The Teacher Certification Concentration is for students desiring Secondary Teacher Certification and requires a second major in Science and Mathematics Education (Reference Number 774). In addition to secondary certification in Chemistry, students may earn dual certification in Middle School Science. Prior to a selection of a program of study, a student should consult with a chemistry advisor to determine the most appropriate option. Students interested in teacher certification should also contact the SKyTeach Office, Kelly Thompson Hall 1011A, 270-745-3900 or visit www.wku.edu/skyteach.
WKU is on the approved list of the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society. For the Chemistry Department to certify graduates in this concentration, the completion of a minimum of 53 hours of chemistry courses, 16-18 hours of math and science cognate courses, and the Colonnade general education courses for the Bachelor of Science is required. Required chemistry courses for the ACS Approved concentration are:
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
CHEM 120 & CHEM 121
College Chemistry I and College Chemistry I Laboratory
5
CHEM 222 & CHEM 223
College Chemistry II and College Chemistry II Laboratory
5
CHEM 320
Inorganic Chemistry I
3
CHEM 330
Quantitative Analysis
5
CHEM 340 & CHEM 341
Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
5
CHEM 342 & CHEM 343
Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
5
CHEM 398
Undergraduate Seminar
1
CHEM 399
Research Problems in Chemistry
2
CHEM 420 & CHEM 421
Inorganic Chemistry II and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
4
CHEM 435 & CHEM 436
Instrumental Analysis and Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
5
CHEM 446
Biochemistry I
3
CHEM 450 & CHEM 451
Physical Chemistry I and Physical Chemistry I Laboratory
5
CHEM 452 & CHEM 453
Physical Chemistry II and Physical Chemistry II Laboratory
5
Total Hours
53
Required Support Courses for ACS Approved Concentration (16-18 hours)¹
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
MATH 136
Calculus I
4
MATH 137
Calculus II
4
Select one series from the following:
8-10
PHYS 231 & PHYS 232 & PHYS 332 & PHYS 233
Introduction to Physics and Biophysics I and Laboratory for Physics and Biophysics I and Introduction to Physics and Biophysics II and Laboratory for Physics and Biophysics II
or
PHYS 255 & PHYS 256 & PHYS 265 & PHYS 266
University Physics I and University Physics I Lab and University Physics II and University Physics II Laboratory
Total Hours
16-18
1
Students initially ineligible for MATH 136 should consult their academic advisor for the proper first course in mathematics. It is recommended that students in this program take MATH 237, MATH 307 and MATH 331 in addition to the minimum math requirements listed above. The University Physics track is strongly recommended for this concentration.
Foundations Concentration (37 hours)
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
Required Courses:
CHEM 120 & CHEM 121
College Chemistry I and College Chemistry I Laboratory
5
CHEM 222 & CHEM 223
College Chemistry II and College Chemistry II Laboratory
5
CHEM 320
Inorganic Chemistry I
3
CHEM 330
Quantitative Analysis
5
CHEM 340 & CHEM 341
Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
5
CHEM 342 & CHEM 343
Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
5
CHEM 398
Undergraduate Seminar
1
CHEM 446
Biochemistry I
3
CHEM 450 & CHEM 451
Physical Chemistry I and Physical Chemistry I Laboratory
5
A minor or second major is required for this concentration
Total Hours
37
Required Support Courses for the Foundations Concentration (8-9 hours)
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
MATH 136
Calculus I
4
Select one of the following course sequences:
PHYS 231 & PHYS 232
Introduction to Physics and Biophysics I and Laboratory for Physics and Biophysics I
4-5
or PHYS 255 & PHYS 256
University Physics I and University Physics I Lab
Total Hours
8-9
General Chemistry Concentration (33 hours)
The General Chemistry Concentration is recommended for pre-health professions students majoring in chemistry and other students who desire a double major.
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
CHEM 120 & CHEM 121
College Chemistry I and College Chemistry I Laboratory
5
CHEM 222 & CHEM 223
College Chemistry II and College Chemistry II Laboratory
5
CHEM 330
Quantitative Analysis
5
CHEM 340 & CHEM 341
Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
5
CHEM 342 & CHEM 343
Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
5
CHEM 320
Inorganic Chemistry I
3
or CHEM 446
Biochemistry I
CHEM 450 & CHEM 451
Physical Chemistry I and Physical Chemistry I Laboratory
5
A second major is required for this concentration.
Total Hours
33
Additional Support Courses for the General Chemistry Concentration (8-9 hours)
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
MATH 136
Calculus I
4
Select one of the following sequences:
PHYS 231 & PHYS 232
Introduction to Physics and Biophysics I and Laboratory for Physics and Biophysics I
4-5
or PHYS 255 & PHYS 256
University Physics I and University Physics I Lab
Total Hours
8-9
Chemistry Major with Teacher Certification Concentration (33 hours)
Students interested in teaching chemistry must declare a second major in Science and Mathematics Education (SMED) available through the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences.
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
Chemistry Major Requirements
CHEM 120 & CHEM 121
College Chemistry I and College Chemistry I Laboratory
5
CHEM 222 & CHEM 223
College Chemistry II and College Chemistry II Laboratory
5
CHEM 320
Inorganic Chemistry I
3
CHEM 330
Quantitative Analysis
5
CHEM 340 & CHEM 341
Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
5
CHEM 446 & CHEM 447
Biochemistry I and Biochemistry Laboratory
5
CHEM 450 & CHEM 451
Physical Chemistry I and Physical Chemistry I Laboratory
5
Total Hours
33
Required Support Courses for Teacher Education (16 hours)
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
MATH 136
Calculus I
4
PHYS 231 & PHYS 232
Introduction to Physics and Biophysics I and Laboratory for Physics and Biophysics I
4
PHYS 332 & PHYS 233
Introduction to Physics and Biophysics II and Laboratory for Physics and Biophysics II
4
GEOL 111 & GEOL 113
The Earth and The Earth Laboratory
4
Total Hours
16
SMED Major Requirements (34 hours)
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
SMED 101
Step 1: Introduction to Inquiry-Based Approaches to Teaching
3
SMED 102
Step 2: Introduction to Inquiry-Based Lesson Design
3
SMED 310
Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science
3
SMED 320
Classroom Interactions
3
SMED 340
Perspectives on Mathematics and Science
3
SMED 360
Research Methods for Math and Science Teachers
3
SMED 470
Project-Based Instruction
3
SMED 489
SMED Student Teaching Seminar
3
SEC 490
Student Teaching
10
Total Hours
34
The Department of Chemistry offers a Joint Undergraduate Master's Program (JUMP) which provides academically outstanding students the opportunity to complete both an undergraduate and graduate degree in an accelerated timeframe. See https://catalog.wku.edu/graduate/enrollment/ or contact the chemistry graduate program coordinator for additional information.
This JUMP program allows students to start working toward their MS in chemistry while completing their bachelor’s of science degree in chemistry. Undergraduate students admitted into JUMP may take graduate courses that count toward both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Up to 9 credit hours can be double-counted toward both degrees, and up to 12 hours of graduate courses can be taken while a student is completing the undergraduate degree. The key benefit of the JUMP program is that it allows students to earn a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in an accelerated timeframe. For more information, see https://www.wku.edu/chemistry/.
A student must be a chemistry or biochemistry major, and they must have completed at least one semester long research experience with a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry to be considered for admission to the chemistry JUMP program. Note that admissions are competitive and dependent upon graduate program capacity.
Finish in Four Plans
ACS Approved Concentration
First Year
Fall
Hours
Spring
Hours
CHEM 120 & CHEM 121
5
CHEM 222 & CHEM 223
5
MATH 136
4
MATH 137
4
ENG 100
3
COMM 145
3
Colonnade - Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
ENG 200
3
15
15
Second Year
Fall
Hours
Spring
Hours
CHEM 330
5
CHEM 340 & CHEM 341
5
PHYS 255 & PHYS 256
5
PHYS 265 & PHYS 266
5
CHEM 320
3
MATH 237
4
ENG 300
3
16
14
Third Year
Fall
Hours
Spring
Hours
CHEM 342 & CHEM 343
5
CHEM 399
1
CHEM 398
1
CHEM 446
3
CHEM 399
1
CHEM 452 & CHEM 453
5
CHEM 450 & CHEM 451
5
Colonnade - Arts & Humanities
3
HIST 101 or HIST 102
3
Colonnade - Social & Cultural
3
15
15
Fourth Year
Fall
Hours
Spring
Hours
CHEM 399
1
CHEM 399
1
CHEM 435 & CHEM 436
5
CHEM 420 & CHEM 421
4
Colonnade - Local to Global
3
Colonnade - Systems
3
General Elective
3
General Elective
3
General Elective
3
General Elective
4
15
15
Total Hours 120
General Concentration
First Year
Fall
Hours
Spring
Hours
CHEM 120 & CHEM 121
5
CHEM 222 & CHEM 223
5
MATH 136
4
COMM 145
3
ENG 100
3
Elective or Course in 2nd Major
3
Elective or Course in 2nd Major
3
ENG 200
3
15
14
Second Year
Fall
Hours
Spring
Hours
CHEM 340 & CHEM 341
5
CHEM 342 & CHEM 343
5
PHYS 231 & PHYS 232
4
PHYS 332 & PHYS 233
4
ENG 300
3
HIST 101 or HIST 102
3
Elective or Course in 2nd Major
3
Elective or Course in 2nd Major
3
15
15
Third Year
Fall
Hours
Spring
Hours
CHEM 446 or CHEM 320
3
CHEM 330
5
Elective or Course in 2nd Major
3
Colonnade - Social & Cultural
3
Colonnade - Arts & Humanities
3
Elective or Course in 2nd Major
3
Colonnade - Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
Elective or Course in 2nd Major
3
Colonnade - Natural & Physical Sciences w/ no lab
3
15
14
Fourth Year
Fall
Hours
Spring
Hours
CHEM 450 & CHEM 451
5
Colonnade - Systems
3
Colonnade - Local to Global
3
Elective or Course in 2nd Major
3
Elective or Course in 2nd Major
3
Elective or Course in 2nd Major
3
Elective or Course in 2nd Major
3
Elective or Course in 2nd Major
3
Elective or Course in 2nd Major
3
Elective or Course in 2nd Major
3
17
15
Total Hours 120
Foundations Concentration
First Year
Fall
Hours
Spring
Hours
CHEM 120 & CHEM 121
5
CHEM 222 & CHEM 223
5
MATH 136
4
MATH 137
4
ENG 100
3
COMM 145
3
Elective or Course in Minor
3
ENG 200
3
15
15
Second Year
Fall
Hours
Spring
Hours
CHEM 330
5
CHEM 340 & CHEM 341
5
PHYS 255 & PHYS 256
5
PHYS 265 & PHYS 266
5
CHEM 320
3
HIST 101 or HIST 102
3
ENG 300
3
Elective or Course in Minor
3
16
16
Third Year
Fall
Hours
Spring
Hours
CHEM 342 & CHEM 343
5
CHEM 399
3
CHEM 398
1
CHEM 446
3
Colonnade - Arts & Humanities
3
Colonnade - Social & Cultural
3
Colonnade - Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
Elective or Course in Minor
3
Colonnade - Natural & Physical Sciences w/ no lab
3
Elective or Course in Minor
3
15
15
Fourth Year
Fall
Hours
Spring
Hours
CHEM 450 & CHEM 451
5
Colonnade - Systems
3
Colonnade - Local to Global
3
Elective or Course in Minor
3
Elective or Course in Minor
3
Elective or Course in Minor
3
Elective or Course in Minor
3
Elective or Course in Minor
3
Elective or Course in Minor
3
14
15
Total Hours 121
Teacher Certification Concentration
First Year
Fall
Hours
Spring
Hours
CHEM 120 & CHEM 121
5
CHEM 222 & CHEM 223
5
MATH 117
3
MATH 136
4
SMED 101
3
SMED 102
3
ENG 100
3
COMM 145
3
HIST 101 or HIST 102
3
ENG 200
3
17
18
Second Year
Fall
Hours
Spring
Hours
CHEM 330
5
CHEM 340 & CHEM 341
5
PHYS 231 & PHYS 232
4
PHYS 332 & PHYS 233
4
SMED 310
3
SMED 340
3
SMED 320
3
ENG 300
3
15
15
Third Year
Fall
Hours
Spring
Hours
CHEM 320
3
SMED 360
3
GEOL 111 & GEOL 113
4
CHEM 450 & CHEM 451
5
SPED 330
3
LTCY 421
3
Colonnade - Arts & Humanities
3
Colonnade - Local to Global
3
Colonnade - Social & Cultural
3
16
14
Fourth Year
Fall
Hours
Spring
Hours
CHEM 446 & CHEM 447
5
SEC 490
10
SMED 470
3
SMED 489
3
Colonnade - Systems
3
General Elective
1
12
13
Total Hours 120
Program Code: 623
Example 2
Displaying a program inside of a card snippet. Use card snippets to contain a program and organize your page.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) prepares graduates for successful business and organizational leadership careers. To earn the degree, students must complete the MBA core and select at least one of the following concentrations: Contemporary Business Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Business Data Analytics, Cybersecurity Data Analytics, Marketing and Sales, or Dietetic Practice.
Concentrations
Contemporary Business Leadership (CBLE)
Supply Chain Management (SCMA)
Business Data Analytics (BUDA)
Cybersecurity Data Analytics (CYSA)
Marketing and Sales (MKTS)
Dietetic Practice (DIET)
Program Admission
Applicant materials are reviewed on a rolling basis. Students accepted into the MBA program will receive written notification and additional orientation materials. Students not admitted will be notified in writing and may be encouraged to reapply during the next regular admissions cycle.
The admission process for the MBA program at Western Kentucky University involves the following steps and requirements1:
Completion of Graduate Studies admission application and a current resume with two references listed.
Applicants seeking admission must meet at least one of the following criteria:
Minimum undergraduate overall grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale and at least 3 years of professional experience, OR
An undergraduate degree in a business discipline from an AACSB-accredited program with a minimum GPA of 3.25.
Applicants who earned an undergraduate degree in a business discipline from an AACSB-accredited program with a minimum GPA of 3.0, and have some work experience (including internships) but who do not meet the full work experience requirement may apply for conditional admission. Conditionally admitted students must achieve a GPA of 3.0 or higher in their first 12 credit hours to gain full admission. Those who fail to meet this GPA requirement will be dismissed from the program.
1
These minimum requirements establish eligibility for admission, but do not guarantee acceptance.
Program Requirements (30 hours)
Students must complete 30 hours to earn the MBA.
Students must complete the 21-hour MBA and choose at least one concentration.
The courses in the MBA core also comprise the Business Fundamentals graduate certificate, which students may earn while completing their MBA degree.
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
Required Courses
MGT 510
Advanced Organizational Behavior
3
ECON 511
Applied Managerial Economics
3
BA 513
Contemporary Business Analytics 1
3
ACCT 515
Managerial Accounting
3
MKT 517
Advanced Marketing
3
FIN 519
Advanced Managerial Finance
3
MGT 590
Strategic Business Concepts and Applications
3
BA 597
MBA Portfolio
0
BA 596C
GFCB Graduate Certificate Assessment - Advanced Business Fundamentals (Must be taken if completing Business Fundamentals graduate certificate)
0
Total Hours
21
1
These courses may count toward the Business Fundamentals graduate certificate.
Contemporary Business Leadership
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
Select three courses
9
MGT 520
Critical Thinking and Business Ethics
MGT 546
Sustainable Business Operations Management
MGT 555
Strategic Leadership
MGT 560
Contemporary Human Resources Management
BA 596B
GFCB Graduate Certificate Assessment - Contemporary Business Leadership (Must be taken if completing Contemporary Business Leadership graduate certificate)
0
Total Hours
9
Supply Chain Management Concentration
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
MGT 576
Supply Chain Management
3
MGT 583
Procurement Management
3
MGT 584
Supply Chain Analytics
3
BA 596A
GFCB Graduate Certificate Assessment - Supply Chain Management (Required if completing a graduate certificate in Supply Chain Managment)
0
Total Hours
9
Business Data Analytics Concentration
May not be combined with the Cybersecurity Analytics concentration.
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
BDAN 515
Data Management
3
BDAN 517
Predictive Analytics
3
BDAN 519
Visualization and Decision Making
3
BDAN 596A
GFCB Grad Certificate Assessment - Business Data Analytics (Required if completing graduate certificate in Business Data Analytics)
0
Total Hours
9
Cybersecurity Management Concentration
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
CYSA 520
Principles of Cybersecurity for Data Analytics
3
CYSA 522
Cybersecurity Risk and Compliance
3
CYSA 524
Cybersecurity Orchestration Using Data Analytics
3
CYSA 596A
GFCB Graduate Certificate Assessment - Cybersecurity Data Analytics (Required if completing a graduate certificate in Cybersecurity Data Analytics)
0
Total Hours
9
Marketing and Sales Concentration
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
MKT 518
Contemporary Issues in Sales
3
MKT 521
Market Research and Consumer Insights
3
Any 4XXG or 5XX-level ACCT, BA, BDAN, CYSA, ECON, FIN, MGT, or MGT course not already used in the program
3
MKT 596A
GFCB Graduate Certificate Assessment - Marketing and Sales (Required if completing a graduate certificate in Marketing and Sales)
0
Total Hours
9
Dietetic Practice Concentration
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
HMD 583
Foodservice Systems Management
3
HMD 584
Community Nutrition Program Management
3
HMD 587
Seminar in Concepts and Methods of Dietetic Practice
3
Total Hours
9
Program Code: 057
Example 3
Program information inside of a modal snippet. A modal snippet can move the component off of your page and into a pop up window. This works well
when there are multiple concentrations, the required courses tab can be very long.
Architectural Science is a bridge between design theory and construction practice. Architectural Technologists perform a variety of important functions in many areas of the architectural and building construction fields and are widely recognized by professionals in the construction industry. Graduates find employment as drafters, designers, construction planners, estimators, inspectors, technical sales representatives, and many other exciting areas.
Career Opportunities
Graduates obtain employment in a wide variety of organizations: architectural firms, engineering firms, interior design firms, contractors, design-build construction firms, surveying firms, government agencies, construction product manufacturers, construction material suppliers, inspection and testing firms, specialty consultants, and computer applications consultants.
Program Description
The program in Architectural Science is designed to provide graduates with a practical architectural education combining an understanding of the philosophy of building design with an applied technical knowledge of construction systems and materials. Graduates are prepared with the knowledge and skills to assist in developing drawings and related documentation, constructing architectural models, developing architectural renderings, creating digital images and visualizations, preparing cost estimates and construction planning documentation, and making professional presentations.
Program instruction includes architectural drafting, construction methods and materials, design principles, environmental systems, building systems, building codes, structural principles, project management, sustainability, and professional presentations.
Select 14 hours of advisor-approved architectural science electives
14
IDFM 120
Visual Design I
IDFM 201
Interior Design Studio I
IDFM 221
Visual Design II
IDFM 243
Materials and Finishes for Interior Design
IDFM 300
Interior Design Studio II
IDFM 301
Interior Design Studio III
IDFM 304
Lighting and Environmental Controls
IDFM 344
Revit for Interiors I
IDFM 401
Interior Design Studio V
IDFM 421
Portfolio Design
IDFM 427
Revit for Interiors II
CE 160
Principles of Surveying
CE 161
Principles of Surveying Lab
CE 316
Equipment & Methods
CM 462
Construction Scheduling
Total Hours
77
A minor or second major is not required.
Additional Courses Required for the Major
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
AS 180
Introduction to Architecture
3
MATH 117
Trigonometry
3
ECON 150
Introduction to Economics
3
or ECO 150C
Introduction to Economics
or ECON 202
Principles of Economics (Micro)
or ECO 202C
Principles of Economics (Micro)
or ECON 203
Principles of Economics (Macro)
or ECO 203C
Principles of Economics (Macro)
or ECON 375
Moral Issues of Capitalism
or ECON 390
Economics, Law, and Public Choice
Total Hours
9
Finish in Four Plans
Finish in Four Plan
First Year
Fall
Hours
Spring
Hours
AS 151
3
AS 163
3
AS 180
3
CM 261
3
MATH 117
3
ENG 200
3
ENG 100
3
Colonnade - Arts & Humanities
3
HIST 101 or HIST 102
3
Colonnade - Natural & Physical Science w/out lab
3
15
15
Second Year
Fall
Hours
Spring
Hours
AS 251
3
AS 273
3
AS 263
3
AS 351
3
AS 305
3
COMM 145
3
ECON 202
3
SEAS 325
3
CM 282
3
AS 369
4
15
16
Third Year
Fall
Hours
Spring
Hours
AS 373
3
MFGE 390
3
CE 303
3
Architectural Science Elective
3
Architectural Science Elective
3
ENG 300
3
Colonnade - Social & Cultural
3
General Elective
3
SEAS 398
1
Colonnade - Local to Global
3
General Elective
1
14
15
Fourth Year
Fall
Hours
Spring
Hours
AS 469
4
Colonnade - Natural & Physical Science w/Lab
3
AS 488
3
AS 490
3
General Elective
3
Colonnade - Connections
3
Architectural Science Elective
2
Management Elective
3
CM 363
3
ENG 306 or ENG 307
3
15
15
Total Hours 120
Program Code: 518
Example 4
Course information inside of an accordion snippet. Similar to modals, accordion snippets can reduce the amount of content on your page by placing the component inside of
a collapsed accordion.
This online program is intended for students who are secondary teachers who already hold teacher certification and are seeking rank change through earning a Master's degree. In addition, completion of this degree program would qualify the classroom teacher to teach dual credit mathematics courses at the high school level, teach at a community college or technical school, or pursue a PhD/EdD in mathematics education. This degree does not provide initial teacher certification or prepare a student for a PhD in mathematics.
Program Admission
To be admitted to the M.A. program, students must meet the following criteria:
Satisfy one of the following conditions:
have a GPA of at least 3.0 in their undergraduate major, or
have a GRE general score of at least 300.
A bachelor's degree in mathematics, OR the completion of the following undergraduate courses, with at most one deficiency:
calculus sequence through multivariable calculus
linear algebra
discrete mathematics
probability or calculus-based statistics
abstract algebra
geometry
Applicants must also have or be eligible for a teaching certificatefor Secondary Mathematics (grades 8-12). A copy of the certificate or statement of eligibility must be submitted with the application.
Program Requirements (30 hours)
This program is designed to develop mathematics teachers who can positively impact student learning in their classrooms and schools. Courses and experiences include a study of advanced mathematics. The capstone for the MA in Mathematics is a research project that focuses on the teaching and learning of mathematics, from an advanced perspective.
Comprehensive exams in mathematics are required. A student who chooses to do a thesis is required to complete 6 hours of MATH 599 and to give an oral defense of the thesis.
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
Required Courses
MATH 501
Introduction to Probability and Statistics I
3
MATH 503
Introduction to Analysis
3
MATH 511
Algebra from an Advanced Perspective
3
MATH 512
Geometry from an Advanced Perspective
3
MATH 515
Introduction to Number Theory
3
MATH 585
Advanced Mathematical Thinking I
3
MATH 595
Advanced Mathematical Thinking II
3
Electives
Select 9 hours of the following:
9
MATH 405G
Numerical Analysis I
MATH 406G
Numerical Analysis II
MATH 409G
History of Mathematics
MATH 415G
Algebra and Number Theory
MATH 417G
Algebraic Systems
MATH 431G
Intermediate Analysis I
MATH 435G
Partial Differential Equations
MATH 439G
Topology I
MATH 450G
Complex Variables
MATH 470G
Introduction to Operations Research
MATH 500
Readings in Mathematics
MATH 504
Application of Technology to Problems in Mathematics
MATH 510
Intermediate Statistics
MATH 514
Mathematical Modeling and Applications
MATH 517
Topics from Algebra
MATH 529
Applied Probability
MATH 531
Advanced Differential Equations
MATH 532
Real Analysis
MATH 535
Advanced Applied Mathematics- I
MATH 536
Advanced Applied Mathematics- II
MATH 539
Topology II
MATH 540
Stochastic Processes
MATH 541
Graph Theory
MATH 542
Advanced Topics in Discrete Mathematics
MATH 550
Complex Analysis
MATH 570
Topics in Operations Research
MATH 590
Special Topics in Mathematics
MATH 599
Thesis/Research
STAT 549
Statistical Methods I
STAT 550
Statistical Methods II
Total Hours
30
Secondary Education Completion Requirements
Successfully complete all courses with a grade of C or higher
Give acceptable presentation of action research in approved venue.
Achieve a minimum 3.0 GPA overall in all course work.
Successful completion of comprehensive exams.
Program Code: 049
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