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2007-2008 Academic Catalog [Published Catalog]

Mathematics (B.S.)

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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

The Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics develops a level of skill that will enable the student to apply his/her knowledge in industry or teaching and prepares the student for advanced study of mathematics and other fields.

More information on Mathematics as a professional activity and on career opportunities is available on the department webpage:

http://www.aucegypt.edu/academics/dept/math/alumni/Pages/default.aspx

A total of 130 credits is required for the bachelor’s degree in mathematics. Students may be exempted from the MATH 131 requirement by passing a placement examination.

Core Curriculum (30-42 credits)

The science requirements of the core curriculum electives are satisfied by the collateral requirements of the major.

Concentration Requirements (42 credits)

CSCE 106 - Fundamentals of Computer Science (3 cr.)
MATH 131 - Calculus I (3 cr.)
MATH 132 - Calculus II (3 cr.)
MATH 200 - Discrete Mathematics (3 cr.)
MATH 231 - Calculus III (3 cr.)
MATH 232 - Calculus IV (3 cr.)
MATH 233 - Differential Equations (3 cr.)
MATH 302 - Real Analysis I (3 cr.)
MATH 303 - Linear Algebra (3 cr.)
MATH 304 - Numerical Methods (3 cr.)
MATH 306 - Applied Probability (3 cr.)
MATH 401 - Complex-Function Theory (3 cr.)
MATH 403 - Modern Algebra (3 cr.)
MATH 405 - Statistical Inference (3 cr.)

Concentration Electives (21 credits)

To be chosen among any 300 and 400 level MATH courses, in consultation with the advisor. Students already majoring in Computer Science who wish to double major in Mathematics may choose up to 9 of these credits from the following courses:

CSCE 321 - Analysis and Design of Algorithms (3 cr.)
CSCE 356 - Systems Simulation (3 cr.)
CSCE 422 - Theory of Computing (3 cr.)
CSCE 427 - Introduction to Artificial Neural Networks (3 cr.)

Collateral Requirements (14 to 16 Credits)

To be chosen among the following:

BIOL 104 - The Unity of Life (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
BIOL 105 - Diversity of Life (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
CHEM 105 - General Chemistry I (3 cr.)
CHEM 106 - General Chemistry II (3 cr.)
CHEM 115L - General Chemistry Laboratory (1 cr.)
CHEM 116L - General Chemistry Laboratory (1 cr.)
CSCE 110 - Programming Fundamentals (3 cr.)
CSCE 210 - Data Structures and Algorithms (3 cr.)
PHYS 111 - Classical Mechanics, Sound and Heat (3 cr.)
PHYS 112 - Electricity and Magnetism (3 cr.)
PHYS 123L - General Physics Laboratory I (1 cr.)
PHYS 124L - General Physics Laboratory II (1 cr.)
SCI 105 - Science and Technology of Ancient Egypt (3 cr.)

Electives (9 to 23 credits)

Courses to be chosen in consultation with the adviser, excluding MATH 100,
MATH 101.

Statistics and Data Analysis Option

Within the bachelor degree in Mathematics, students may choose the Statistics and Data Analysis Option by taking the following courses:

The 21 credits of concentration electives must include:

MATH 427 Applied Regression Methods (3 cr.)

MATH 429 Applied Multivariate Analysis (3 cr.)

and a minimum of 9 credits selected from the following:

MATH 308 - Linear Programming (3 cr.)
MATH 310 - Operations Research (3 cr.)
MATH 312 - Mathematical Modeling (3 cr.)
MATH 406 - Stochastic Processes (3 cr.)
MATH 409 - Selected Topics in Mathematics (3 cr.)
MATH 410 - Guided Studies in Mathematics (1-3 cr.)

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