Mathematics: Concentration in Applied Mathematics

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The Applied Mathematics Concentration is structured around the premise that Mathematics is a useful tool in many academic areas. Students in this program are required to take upper-level courses in a second discipline of their choosing, and are encouraged to explore the connections between mathematics and this second discipline. By developing expertise in two areas, students will increase their options for future studies and employment after they graduate.

I. Required courses in the major—39-44 hours, including:

MATH 191 - Calculus I (4)
Note: MATH 191 requires completion of MATH 167 or placement
MATH 192 - Calculus II (4)
MATH 280 - Introduction to the Foundations of Mathematics (3)
MATH 291 - Calculus III (4)
MATH 365 - Linear Algebra I (3)
MATH 381 - Problems in Mathematics (1)
MATH 394 - Differential Equations (3)
MATH 480 - Mathematics Seminar (2)
MATH 491 - Analysis I (3)

Either:

One course from:

And 6 additional hours in Mathematics or Statistics at the 300-400 level

II. Required courses outside the major—18 hours:

And at least 15 hours, to include 9 hours at the 300-400 level

These courses must be from a discipline in which mathematical applications are important and must be approved by the department chair.

III. Other departmental requirements:

Satisfactory performance on a comprehensive Mathematics exam and the satisfactory presentation of one seminar in MATH 480.

Liberal Arts Core (LAC)

For additional information about the Liberal Arts Core and the specific courses that fulfill the requirements, visit the Office of the Registrar website, https://registrar.unca.edu/liberal-arts-core.

Liberal Arts Core Requirements

Courses that satisfy some of the following LAC requirements can be found throughout the curriculum and may be used to fulfill multiple requirements.

Requirement	Credits
First-Year Seminar	3-4
Academic Writing and Critical Inquiry	4
Humanities	12
Laboratory Science	4
Scientific Perspectives	3-4
Quantitative Perspectives	4
Social Science	3-4
Second Language (proficiency through the 2nd semester)	0-8
Arts and Ideas	3-4
Senior Capstone	4
Diversity Intensive	6-8