At PSU Math, student success is our highest priority.
We are devoted to helping you succeed in college and begin your career. PSU Math delivers high impact education. Math is an ancient and evolving field, and thus covering math content alone is not enough. We help you learn how to learn and how to question the world around you. We employ modern teaching practices and create many opportunities for exploration and collaboration.
Opportunities and support for math majors include:
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics or Mathematical Data Science.
- Student teaching and professional development through the Holmes Center.
Mathematical Data Sciences is an interdisciplinary mathematics program that emphasizes computer science, experimentation, and data collection. Mathematics provides students with methods and theory that live at the heart of problem solving and data analysis in the physical sciences, engineering, and innovative industries. Combining mathematics with computer science gives students the practical skills necessary to employ their theoretical mathematics knowledge and develop algorithms to address problems in the real world. Students in Mathematical Data Sciences will also complete 16 to 23 credits in an enrichment option of their choice. The enrichment option gives students experience in a particular field where mathematics and computer science can be applied, and the background to properly implement their skills.
Curriculum & Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| CS 2370 | Introduction to Programming | 4 |
| CS 2381 | Data Structures and Intermediate Programming | 4 |
| CS 3221 | Algorithm Analysis | 4 |
| CS 3600 | Database Management Systems | 4 |
| MA 2450 | Mathematical Reasoning | 4 |
| MA 2550 | Calculus I (QRCO) | 4 |
| MA 2560 | Calculus II (QRCO) | 4 |
| MA 2700 | Introduction to Mathematical Proof Writing (WRCO) | 3 |
| MA 3355 | Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (TECO) | 4 |
| MA 3540 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MA 3600 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MA 4510 | Introduction to Analysis | 3 |
| Complete one course from the following: | 3 | |
MA 3280 | Regression Analysis | |
MA 3500 | Probability and Statistics for Scientists | |
| Complete one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
CS 4520 | CyberEthics (DICO,WRCO) | |
CJ 3157 | Society, Ethics, and the Law (DICO) | |
| General Education | 27-36 | |
| Option Requirements | 30-41 | |
| Complete one of the following required options: | ||
Biology | ||
Chemistry | ||
Criminal Justice | ||
Physical Meteorology | ||
Psychology | ||
Weather Analysis | ||
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Biology Option of BS in Mathematical Data Sciences
Through the Mathematical Data Sciences major with the Biology option, students learn fundamental biology and chemistry, and then focus on genetics and conservation. This degree prepares students for a career or graduate study in computational bioinformatics, genomics, neurobiology, and other interdisciplinary biology and mathematics fields.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Option Requirements | ||
| BI 1110 | Biological Science I (TECO) | 4 |
| BI 1120 | Biological Science II | 4 |
| BI 3060 | Genetics | 4 |
| BI 3240 | Conservation (DICO,GACO) | 3 |
| BI 4980 | Biology Seminar | 2 |
| CH 2335 | General Chemistry I (QRCO) | 4 |
| General Education | ||
| EN 1400 | Composition | 4 |
| IS 1115 | Tackling a Wicked Problem | 4 |
| CTDI | Creative Thought Direction | 3-4 |
| PPDI | Past and Present Direction | 3-4 |
| SSDI | Self and Society Direction | 3-4 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 1 | 4-8 | |
| WECO | Wellness Connection | 3-4 |
| Elective | 14-17 | |
| Total Credits | 59-70 | |
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Directions should total 16 credits because SIDI is waived for BS Mathematical Data Sciences, Biology Option.
Chemistry Option of BS in Mathematical Data Sciences
Through the Mathematical Data Sciences major with the Chemistry option, students learn general chemistry and organic chemistry. Students then can choose to further study organic chemistry or to instead focus on instrumentation or quantum mechanics. This degree prepares students for a career or graduate study in analytical chemistry, forensics, and other interdisciplinary chemistry and mathematics fields.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Option Requirements | ||
| CH 1050 | Laboratory Safety | 1 |
| CH 2335 | General Chemistry I (QRCO) | 4 |
| CH 2255 | Techniques in Laboratory | 3 |
| CH 2340 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CH 3370 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| Choose one course from the following: | 4 | |
CH 3550 | Instrumental Analysis (TECO,WRCO) | |
CH 3380 | Organic Chemistry II | |
CH 3465 | Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy | |
| General Education | ||
| EN 1400 | Composition | 4 |
| IS 1115 | Tackling a Wicked Problem | 4 |
| CTDI | Creative Thought Direction | 3-4 |
| PPDI | Past and Present Direction | 3-4 |
| SSDI | Self and Society Direction | 3-4 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 1 | 4-8 | |
| GACO | Global Awareness Connection | 3-4 |
| WECO | Wellness Connection | 3-4 |
| Elective | 15-18 | |
| Total Credits | 62-74 | |
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Directions should total 16 credits because SIDI is waived for BS Mathematical Data Sciences, Chemistry Option.
Criminal Justice Option of BS in Mathematical Data Sciences
Criminal Justice is an inherently interdisciplinary field, and the Mathematical Data Sciences major with the Criminal Justice option prepares students for the analytical aspect of Criminal Justice. Students have a choice of electives that prepare them for a career in law, government agencies, and private industries. Future career possibilities include criminologist, criminal intelligence analyst, forensic scientist, and criminal investigator.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Option Requirements | ||
| CJ 3025 | Forensic Science | 4 |
| CJ 2090 | Criminal Law | 4 |
| Choose two courses from the following: | 12 | |
CJ 2025 | Police and society | |
CJ 2080 | Crime and Criminals | |
CJ 3005 | Criminal Investigation | |
CJ 3015 | Cybercrime | |
CJ 3405 | Homeland Security | |
| General Education | ||
| EN 1400 | Composition | 4 |
| IS 1115 | Tackling a Wicked Problem | 4 |
| CTDI | Creative Thought Direction | 3-4 |
| PPDI | Past and Present Direction | 3-4 |
| SSDI | Self and Society Direction | 3-4 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 1 | 4-8 | |
| GACO | Global Awareness Connection | 3-4 |
| WECO | Wellness Connection | 3-4 |
| Elective | 14-17 | |
| Total Credits | 61-73 | |
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Directions should total 16 credits because SIDI is waived for BS Mathematical Data Sciences, Criminal Justice Option.
Physical Meteorology Option of BS in Mathematical Data Sciences
Meteorology is an inherently interdisciplinary field. Through the Mathematical Data Sciences major with the Physical Meteorology option, students learn fundamental physics and atmospheric science. Students choose an elective that focuses on the physics of either atmospheric motions or precipitation and solar radiation. This degree prepares students for a career or graduate study in meteorology, physical meteorology, and applied mathematics.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Option Requirements | ||
| PH 2510 | University Physics I | 4 |
| PH 2520 | University Physics II | 4 |
| MT 2000 | Fundamentals of Meteorology and Climatology (GACO) | 3 |
| MT 3230 | Atmospheric Thermodynamics | 3 |
| Choose one course from the following: | 3 | |
MT 4310 | Dynamic Meteorology I | |
MT 4410 | Atmospheric Physics | |
| General Education | ||
| EN 1400 | Composition | 4 |
| IS 1115 | Tackling a Wicked Problem | 4 |
| CTDI | Creative Thought Direction | 3-4 |
| PPDI | Past and Present Direction | 3-4 |
| SSDI | Self and Society Direction | 3-4 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 1 | 4-8 | |
| WECO | Wellness Connection | 3-4 |
| Elective | 16-19 | |
| Total Credits | 57-68 | |
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Directions should total 16 credits because SIDI is waived for BS Mathematical Data Sciences, Physical Meteorology Option.
Psychology Option of BS in Mathematical Data Sciences
Through the Mathematical Data Sciences major with the Psychology option, students learn general, cognitive, and learning psychology, and then focus on psychological measurement. This degree prepares students for a career or graduate study in psychology, quantitative psychology, neuroscience, market research, and other interdisciplinary psychology and mathematics fields.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Option Requirements | ||
| PS 2015 | Introduction to General Psychology | 4 |
| PS 3210 | Learning | 4 |
| PS 3220 | Cognitive Psychology | 4 |
| PS 4440 | 3 | |
| General Education | ||
| EN 1400 | Composition | 4 |
| IS 1115 | Tackling a Wicked Problem | 4 |
| CTDI | Creative Thought Direction | 3-4 |
| PPDI | Past and Present Direction | 3-4 |
| SSDI | Self and Society Direction | 3-4 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 1 | 4-8 | |
| GACO | Global Awareness Connection | 3-4 |
| WECO | Wellness Connection | 3-4 |
| Elective | 16-18 | |
| Total Credits | 58-69 | |
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Directions should total 16 credits because SIDI is waived for BS Mathematical Data Sciences, Psychology Option.
Weather Analysis Option of BS in Mathematical Data Sciences
Meteorology is an inherently interdisciplinary field. Through the Mathematical Data Sciences major with the Weather Analysis option, students learn fundamental physics and atmospheric science. Students then have a choice of electives that focus on weather and instrumentation. This degree prepares students for a career or graduate study in meteorology, weather analysis, insurance analysis, and other fields in meteorology and applied mathematics.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Option Requirements | ||
| MT 2000 | Fundamentals of Meteorology and Climatology (GACO) | 3 |
| MT 2250 | Introduction to Weather Analysis and Forecasting | 4 |
| MT 3230 | Atmospheric Thermodynamics | 3 |
| PH 2510 | University Physics I | 4 |
| MT 3725 | Instruments and Observations in Meteorology | 3 |
| General Education | ||
| EN 1400 | Composition | 4 |
| IS 1115 | Tackling a Wicked Problem | 4 |
| CTDI | Creative Thought Direction | 3-4 |
| PPDI | Past and Present Direction | 3-4 |
| SSDI | Self and Society Direction | 3-4 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 1 | 4-8 | |
| WECO | Wellness Connection | 3-4 |
| Elective | 15-22 | |
| Total Credits | 56-71 | |
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Directions should total 16 credits because SIDI is waived for BS Mathematical Data Sciences, Weather Analysis Option.
Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.
To complete the bachelor’s degree in 4 years, you must successfully complete a minimum of 15 credits each semester or have a plan to make up credits over the course of the 4 years. For example, if you take 14 credits one semester, you need to take 16 credits in another semester. Credits completed must count toward your program requirements (major, option, minor, certificate, general education or free electives).
Required Options in this Major
Complete One Option
Biology Option of BS in Mathematical Data Sciences
Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.
Please use the following sequence for as an odd start year:
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| MA 2450 | Mathematical Reasoning | 4 |
| MA 2550 | Calculus I (QRCO) | 4 |
| IS 1115 | Tackling a Wicked Problem | 4 |
| EN 1400 | Composition | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 2700 | Introduction to Mathematical Proof Writing (WRCO) | 3 |
| MA 2560 | Calculus II (QRCO) | 4 |
| WECO | Wellness Connection | 4 |
| CTDI | Creative Thought Direction | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 3600 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| CS 2370 | Introduction to Programming | 4 |
| BI 1110 | Biological Science I (TECO) | 4 |
| CH 2335 | General Chemistry I (QRCO) | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 3540 | Calculus III | 4 |
| CS 2381 | Data Structures and Intermediate Programming | 4 |
| BI 1120 | Biological Science II | 4 |
| BI 4980 | Biology Seminar | 2 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 3355 | Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (TECO) | 4 |
| CS 3600 | Database Management Systems | 4 |
| BI 3060 | Genetics | 4 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CS 3221 | Algorithm Analysis | 4 |
| PPDI | Past and Present Direction | 4 |
| Elective | 8 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 4510 | Introduction to Analysis | 3 |
| BI 3240 | Conservation (DICO,GACO) | 3 |
| CS 4520 or CJ 3157 |
CyberEthics (DICO,WRCO) or Society, Ethics, and the Law (DICO) |
3-4 |
| SSDI | Self and Society Direction | 3-4 |
| Credits | 12-14 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 3280 or MA 3500 |
Regression Analysis or Probability and Statistics for Scientists |
3 |
| Elective | 11 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Biology Option of BS in Mathematical Data Sciences
Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.
Please use the following sequence for as an even start year:
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| MA 2450 | Mathematical Reasoning | 4 |
| MA 2550 | Calculus I (QRCO) | 4 |
| EN 1400 | Composition | 4 |
| IS 1115 | Tackling a Wicked Problem | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 2700 | Introduction to Mathematical Proof Writing (WRCO) | 3 |
| MA 2560 | Calculus II (QRCO) | 4 |
| SSDI | Self and Society Direction | 3-4 |
| CTDI | Creative Thought Direction | 3-4 |
| CTDI | Creative Thought Direction | 4 |
| Credits | 17-19 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 3600 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| CS 2370 | Introduction to Programming | 4 |
| BI 1110 | Biological Science I (TECO) | 4 |
| CH 2335 | General Chemistry I (QRCO) | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 3540 | Calculus III | 4 |
| CS 2381 | Data Structures and Intermediate Programming | 4 |
| BI 1120 | Biological Science II | 4 |
| CH 2340 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 3355 | Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (TECO) | 4 |
| CS 3600 | Database Management Systems | 4 |
| BI 3060 | Genetics | 4 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CAMS Math elective | 3 | |
| CS 3221 | Algorithm Analysis | 4 |
| Elective | 8 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 3355 | Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (TECO) | 4 |
| BI 3240 | Conservation (DICO,GACO) | 3 |
| CAMS Ethics course | 3-4 | |
| Elective | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 13-15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) | 4 | |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Chemistry Option of BS in Mathematical Data Sciences
Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.
Please use the following sequence for an odd start year:
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| MA 2450 | Mathematical Reasoning | 4 |
| MA 2550 | Calculus I (QRCO) | 4 |
| EN 1400 | Composition | 4 |
| IS 1115 | Tackling a Wicked Problem | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 2700 | Introduction to Mathematical Proof Writing (WRCO) | 3 |
| MA 2560 | Calculus II (QRCO) | 4 |
| SSDI | Self and Society Direction | 4 |
| CTDI | Creative Thought Direction | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 3600 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| CS 2370 | Introduction to Programming | 4 |
| PPDI | Past and Present Direction | 4 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 3540 | Calculus III | 4 |
| CS 2381 | Data Structures and Intermediate Programming | 4 |
| GACO | Global Awareness Connection | 4 |
| WECO | Wellness Connection | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 3355 | Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (TECO) | 4 |
| CS 3600 | Database Management Systems | 4 |
| CH 2335 | General Chemistry I (QRCO) | 4 |
| CH 1050 | Laboratory Safety | 1 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 3600 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| CH 2340 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CH 2255 | Techniques in Laboratory | 3 |
| CS 3221 | Algorithm Analysis | 4 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 4510 | Introduction to Analysis | 3 |
| CH 3370 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CS 4520 or CJ 3157 |
CyberEthics (DICO,WRCO) or Society, Ethics, and the Law (DICO) |
3-4 |
| Elective | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 13-15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 3280 or MA 3500 |
Regression Analysis or Probability and Statistics for Scientists |
3 |
| CH 3550 or CH 3380 or CH 3465 |
Instrumental Analysis (TECO,WRCO) or Organic Chemistry II or Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy |
4 |
| Elective | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 10-11 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Chemistry Option of BS in Mathematical Data Sciences
Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.
Please use the following sequence for an even start year:
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| MA 2450 | Mathematical Reasoning | 4 |
| MA 2550 | Calculus I (QRCO) | 4 |
| EN 1400 | Composition | 4 |
| IS 1115 | Tackling a Wicked Problem | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 2700 | Introduction to Mathematical Proof Writing (WRCO) | 3 |
| MA 2560 | Calculus II (QRCO) | 4 |
| WECO | Wellness Connection | 4 |
| CTDI | Creative Thought Direction | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 3600 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| GACO | Global Awareness Connection | 3-4 |
| CH 2335 | General Chemistry I (QRCO) | 4 |
| CH 1050 | Laboratory Safety | 1 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 3540 | Calculus III | 4 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) | 4 | |
| CH 2340 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CH 2255 | Techniques in Laboratory | 3 |
| Elective | 1 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 4510 | Introduction to Analysis | 3 |
| CS 2370 | Introduction to Programming | 4 |
| PPDI | Past and Present Direction | 4 |
| SSDI | Self and Society Direction | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 3600 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MA 3280 or MA 3500 |
Regression Analysis or Probability and Statistics for Scientists |
3 |
| CH 3550 or CH 3380 or CH 3465 |
Instrumental Analysis (TECO,WRCO) or Organic Chemistry II or Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy |
4 |
| CS 2381 | Data Structures and Intermediate Programming | 4 |
| Elective | 1 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 3355 | Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (TECO) | 4 |
| CS 4520 or CJ 3157 |
CyberEthics (DICO,WRCO) or Society, Ethics, and the Law (DICO) |
3-4 |
| CS 3600 | Database Management Systems | 4 |
| Elective | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 14-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Elective | 9-12 | |
| CS 3221 | Algorithm Analysis | 4 |
| Credits | 13-16 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Criminal Justice Option of BS in Mathematical Data Sciences
Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.
Please use the following sequence for an odd start year:
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| MA 2450 | Mathematical Reasoning | 4 |
| MA 2550 | Calculus I (QRCO) | 4 |
| EN 1400 | Composition | 4 |
| IS 1115 | Tackling a Wicked Problem | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 2700 | Introduction to Mathematical Proof Writing (WRCO) | 3 |
| MA 2560 | Calculus II (QRCO) | 4 |
| WECO | Wellness Connection | 4 |
| CTDI | Creative Thought Direction | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 3600 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| CS 2370 | Introduction to Programming | 4 |
| PPDI | Past and Present Direction | 4 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 3540 | Calculus III | 4 |
| CS 2381 | Data Structures and Intermediate Programming | 4 |
| SSDI | Self and Society Direction | 4 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) | 4-8 | |
| Credits | 16-20 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 3355 | Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (TECO) | 4 |
| CS 3600 | Database Management Systems | 4 |
| CJ 2090 | Criminal Law | 4 |
| GACO | Global Awareness Connection | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 3600 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| CJ 2080 or CJ 2025 or CJ 3005 or CJ 3015 or CJ 3025 or CJ 3405 |
Crime and Criminals or Police and society or Criminal Investigation or Cybercrime or Forensic Science or Homeland Security |
4 |
| CS 3221 | Algorithm Analysis | 4 |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 4510 | Introduction to Analysis | 3 |
| CS 4520 or CJ 3157 |
CyberEthics (DICO,WRCO) or Society, Ethics, and the Law (DICO) |
3-4 |
| CJ 2080 or CJ 2025 or CJ 3005 or CJ 3015 or CJ 3025 or CJ 3405 |
Crime and Criminals or Police and society or Criminal Investigation or Cybercrime or Forensic Science or Homeland Security |
4 |
| Elective | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 13-15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 3280 or MA 3500 |
Regression Analysis or Probability and Statistics for Scientists |
3 |
| CJ 2080 or CJ 2025 or CJ 3005 or CJ 3015 or CJ 3025 or CJ 3405 |
Crime and Criminals or Police and society or Criminal Investigation or Cybercrime or Forensic Science or Homeland Security |
4 |
| Elective | 5-6 | |
| Credits | 12-13 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Criminal Justice Option of BS in Mathematical Data Sciences
Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.
Please use the following sequence for an even start year:
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| MA 2450 | Mathematical Reasoning | 4 |
| MA 2550 | Calculus I (QRCO) | 4 |
| EN 1400 | Composition | 4 |
| IS 1115 | Tackling a Wicked Problem | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 2700 | Introduction to Mathematical Proof Writing (WRCO) | 3 |
| MA 2560 | Calculus II (QRCO) | 4 |
| WECO | Wellness Connection | 4 |
| CTDI | Creative Thought Direction | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 3600 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| CS 2370 | Introduction to Programming | 4 |
| PPDI | Past and Present Direction | 4 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 3540 | Calculus III | 4 |
| CS 2381 | Data Structures and Intermediate Programming | 4 |
| SSDI | Self and Society Direction | 4 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 4510 | Introduction to Analysis | 3 |
| CS 3600 | Database Management Systems | 4 |
| CJ 2090 | Criminal Law | 4 |
| GACO | Global Awareness Connection | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 3600 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MA 3280 or MA 3500 |
Regression Analysis or Probability and Statistics for Scientists |
3 |
| CJ 2080 or CJ 2025 or CJ 3005 or CJ 3015 or CJ 3025 or CJ 3405 |
Crime and Criminals or Police and society or Criminal Investigation or Cybercrime or Forensic Science or Homeland Security |
4 |
| Elective | 6 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 3355 | Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (TECO) | 4 |
| CS 4520 or CJ 3157 |
CyberEthics (DICO,WRCO) or Society, Ethics, and the Law (DICO) |
3-4 |
| CJ 2080 or CJ 2025 or CJ 3005 or CJ 3015 or CJ 3025 or CJ 3405 |
Crime and Criminals or Police and society or Criminal Investigation or Cybercrime or Forensic Science or Homeland Security |
4 |
| Elective | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 14-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CJ 2080 or CJ 2025 or CJ 3005 or CJ 3015 or CJ 3025 or CJ 3405 |
Crime and Criminals or Police and society or Criminal Investigation or Cybercrime or Forensic Science or Homeland Security |
4 |
| CS 3221 | Algorithm Analysis | 4 |
| Elective | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 11-12 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Physical Meteorology Option of BS in Mathematical Data Sciences
Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.
Please use the following sequence for an odd start year:
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| MA 2450 | Mathematical Reasoning | 4 |
| MA 2550 | Calculus I (QRCO) | 4 |
| EN 1400 | Composition | 4 |
| IS 1115 | Tackling a Wicked Problem | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 2700 | Introduction to Mathematical Proof Writing (WRCO) | 3 |
| MA 2560 | Calculus II (QRCO) | 4 |
| CTDI | Creative Thought Direction | 4 |
| PPDI | Past and Present Direction | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 3600 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| CS 2370 | Introduction to Programming | 4 |
| PH 2510 | University Physics I | 4 |
| SSDI | Self and Society Direction | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 3540 | Calculus III | 4 |
| CS 2381 | Data Structures and Intermediate Programming | 4 |
| PH 2520 | University Physics II | 4 |
| GACO | Global Awareness Connection | 3-4 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 3355 | Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (TECO) | 4 |
| CS 3600 | Database Management Systems | 4 |
| MT 2000 | Fundamentals of Meteorology and Climatology (GACO) | 3 |
| WECO | Wellness Connection | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| CS 3221 | Algorithm Analysis | 4 |
| MT 3230 | Atmospheric Thermodynamics | 3 |
| MA 3600 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 4510 | Introduction to Analysis | 3 |
| CS 4520 or CJ 3157 |
CyberEthics (DICO,WRCO) or Society, Ethics, and the Law (DICO) |
3-4 |
| MT 4310 or MT 4410 |
Dynamic Meteorology I or Atmospheric Physics |
3 |
| Elective | 4-6 | |
| Credits | 13-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 3280 or MA 3500 |
Regression Analysis or Probability and Statistics for Scientists |
3 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) | 3 | |
| Elective | 10 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Physical Meteorology Option of BS in Mathematical Data Sciences
Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.
Please use the following sequence for an even start year:
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| MA 2450 | Mathematical Reasoning | 4 |
| MA 2550 | Calculus I (QRCO) | 4 |
| EN 1400 | Composition | 4 |
| IS 1115 | Tackling a Wicked Problem | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 2700 | Introduction to Mathematical Proof Writing (WRCO) | 3 |
| MA 2560 | Calculus II (QRCO) | 4 |
| CTDI | Creative Thought Direction | 4 |
| PPDI | Past and Present Direction | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 3600 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| CS 2370 | Introduction to Programming | 4 |
| PH 2510 | University Physics I | 4 |
| SSDI | Self and Society Direction | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 3540 | Calculus III | 4 |
| CS 2381 | Data Structures and Intermediate Programming | 4 |
| PH 2520 | University Physics II | 4 |
| GACO | Global Awareness Connection | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 4510 | Introduction to Analysis | 3 |
| CS 3600 | Database Management Systems | 4 |
| MT 2000 | Fundamentals of Meteorology and Climatology (GACO) | 3 |
| WECO | Wellness Connection | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| CS 3221 | Algorithm Analysis | 4 |
| MA 3280 or MA 3500 |
Regression Analysis or Probability and Statistics for Scientists |
3 |
| MT 3230 | Atmospheric Thermodynamics | 3 |
| MA 3600 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 3355 | Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (TECO) | 4 |
| CS 4520 or CJ 3157 |
CyberEthics (DICO,WRCO) or Society, Ethics, and the Law (DICO) |
3-4 |
| MT 4310 or MT 4410 |
Dynamic Meteorology I or Atmospheric Physics |
3 |
| Elective | 0-2 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 13-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) | 3-4 | |
| Elective | 12 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Psychology Option of BS in Mathematical Data Sciences
Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.
Please use the following sequence for as an odd start year:
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| MA 2450 | Mathematical Reasoning | 4 |
| MA 2550 | Calculus I (QRCO) | 4 |
| EN 1400 | Composition | 4 |
| IS 1115 | Tackling a Wicked Problem | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 2700 | Introduction to Mathematical Proof Writing (WRCO) | 3 |
| MA 2560 | Calculus II (QRCO) | 4 |
| CTDI | Creative Thought Direction | 4 |
| PPDI | Past and Present Direction | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 3600 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| CS 2370 | Introduction to Programming | 4 |
| SSDI | Self and Society Direction | 4 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 3540 | Calculus III | 4 |
| CS 2381 | Data Structures and Intermediate Programming | 4 |
| PS 2015 | Introduction to General Psychology | 4 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 3355 | Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (TECO) | 4 |
| CS 3600 | Database Management Systems | 4 |
| PS 3210 | Learning | 4 |
| GACO | Global Awareness Connection | 3-4 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 3600 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| PS 3220 | Cognitive Psychology | 4 |
| CS 3221 | Algorithm Analysis | 4 |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 4510 | Introduction to Analysis | 3 |
| CS 4520 or CJ 3157 |
CyberEthics (DICO,WRCO) or Society, Ethics, and the Law (DICO) |
3-4 |
| PS 4440 | 3 | |
| Elective | 4-6 | |
| Credits | 13-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 3280 or MA 3500 |
Regression Analysis or Probability and Statistics for Scientists |
3 |
| WECO | Wellness Connection | 3 |
| Elective | 7-8 | |
| Credits | 13-14 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Psychology Option of BS in Mathematical Data Sciences
Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.
Please use the following sequence for as an even start year:
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| MA 2450 | Mathematical Reasoning | 4 |
| MA 2550 | Calculus I (QRCO) | 4 |
| EN 1400 | Composition | 4 |
| IS 1115 | Tackling a Wicked Problem | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 2700 | Introduction to Mathematical Proof Writing (WRCO) | 3 |
| MA 2560 | Calculus II (QRCO) | 4 |
| CTDI | Creative Thought Direction | 4 |
| PPDI | Past and Present Direction | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 3600 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| CS 2370 | Introduction to Programming | 4 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) | 4 | |
| SSDI | Self and Society Direction | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 3540 | Calculus III | 4 |
| CS 2381 | Data Structures and Intermediate Programming | 4 |
| PS 2015 | Introduction to General Psychology | 4 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 4510 | Introduction to Analysis | 3 |
| CS 3600 | Database Management Systems | 4 |
| PS 3210 | Learning | 4 |
| GACO | Global Awareness Connection | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CS 3221 | Algorithm Analysis | 4 |
| MA 3280 or MA 3500 |
Regression Analysis or Probability and Statistics for Scientists |
3 |
| PS 3220 | Cognitive Psychology | 4 |
| WECO | Wellness Connection | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 3355 | Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (TECO) | 4 |
| CS 4520 or CJ 3157 |
CyberEthics (DICO,WRCO) or Society, Ethics, and the Law (DICO) |
3 |
| PS 4440 | 3 | |
| Elective | 4-6 | |
| Credits | 14-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 3600 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| Elective | 9 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Weather Analysis Option of BS in Mathematical Data Sciences
Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.
Please use the following sequence for as an odd start year:
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| MA 2450 | Mathematical Reasoning | 4 |
| MA 2550 | Calculus I (QRCO) | 4 |
| EN 1400 | Composition | 4 |
| IS 1115 | Tackling a Wicked Problem | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 2700 | Introduction to Mathematical Proof Writing (WRCO) | 3 |
| MA 2560 | Calculus II (QRCO) | 4 |
| CTDI | Creative Thought Direction | 4 |
| PPDI | Past and Present Direction | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 3600 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| CS 2370 | Introduction to Programming | 4 |
| PH 2510 | University Physics I | 4 |
| SSDI | Self and Society Direction | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 3540 | Calculus III | 4 |
| CS 2381 | Data Structures and Intermediate Programming | 4 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) | 3-4 | |
| GACO | Global Awareness Connection | 3-4 |
| Credits | 14-16 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 3355 | Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (TECO) | 4 |
| CS 3600 | Database Management Systems | 4 |
| MT 2000 | Fundamentals of Meteorology and Climatology (GACO) | 3 |
| MT 2250 | Introduction to Weather Analysis and Forecasting | 4 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 3600 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MT 3230 | Atmospheric Thermodynamics | 3 |
| CS 3221 | Algorithm Analysis | 4 |
| WECO | Wellness Connection | 3-4 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 17-18 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 4510 | Introduction to Analysis | 3 |
| CS 4520 or CJ 3157 |
CyberEthics (DICO,WRCO) or Society, Ethics, and the Law (DICO) |
3 |
| MT 3725 | Instruments and Observations in Meteorology | 3 |
| Elective | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 12-13 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 3280 or MA 3500 |
Regression Analysis or Probability and Statistics for Scientists |
3 |
| Elective | 8 | |
| Credits | 11 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Weather Analysis Option of BS in Mathematical Data Sciences
Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.
Please use the following sequence for as an even start year:
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| MA 2450 | Mathematical Reasoning | 4 |
| MA 2550 | Calculus I (QRCO) | 4 |
| EN 1400 | Composition | 4 |
| IS 1115 | Tackling a Wicked Problem | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 2700 | Introduction to Mathematical Proof Writing (WRCO) | 3 |
| MA 2560 | Calculus II (QRCO) | 4 |
| CTDI | Creative Thought Direction | 4 |
| PPDI | Past and Present Direction | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 3600 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| CS 2370 | Introduction to Programming | 4 |
| PH 2510 | University Physics I | 4 |
| SSDI | Self and Society Direction | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 3540 | Calculus III | 4 |
| CS 2381 | Data Structures and Intermediate Programming | 4 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) | 3-4 | |
| GACO | Global Awareness Connection | 3-4 |
| Credits | 14-16 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 4510 | Introduction to Analysis | 3 |
| CS 3600 | Database Management Systems | 4 |
| MT 2000 | Fundamentals of Meteorology and Climatology (GACO) | 3 |
| MT 2250 | Introduction to Weather Analysis and Forecasting | 4 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 3600 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MT 3230 | Atmospheric Thermodynamics | 3 |
| MA 3280 or MA 3500 |
Regression Analysis or Probability and Statistics for Scientists |
3 |
| WECO | Wellness Connection | 3-4 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 3355 | Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (TECO) | 4 |
| CS 4520 or CJ 3157 |
CyberEthics (DICO,WRCO) or Society, Ethics, and the Law (DICO) |
3-4 |
| MT 3725 | Instruments and Observations in Meteorology | 3 |
| Elective | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 13-15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CS 3221 | Algorithm Analysis | 4 |
| Elective | 8 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
- An ability to apply acquired knowledge, appropriate to the discipline, to solve problems.
- An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.
- An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences.
- An ability to apply current theory, practice, and skills in the design of computer-based systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the trade-offs involved in design choices.
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong mathematical and computer skills
- Proficiency in analytical reasoning
- Facility with data and large quantities of information
- Strong organization and communication skills
