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Mathematics and Statistics

The Program in Calculus

 

Pure and Applied

 

Statistics

 

Math/Comp. Sci.

 

Math/Philosophy

 

Eco./Math

 

Math/Math Ed.

 

BA/MA Program

 

 
Requirements for a Specialty in Pure and Applied Mathematics
Prerequisites: Calculus: MA 123, MA 124, MA 127, MA 129 or equivalent.

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Principal Courses:

  • Multivariable Calculus: MA 225 or MA 230
  • Elementary Differential Equations MA 226 or MA 230
  • Linear Algebra: MA 242 or MA 442
  • Introduction to Computer Sciences 1 CS 111 or CS 113
  • and one other mathematics or computer science course selected in consultation with a mathematics faculty advisor.
At least one of the following two sequences:
  • Advanced Calculus and Complex Variables: MA 411, 412
  • Introduction to Analysis: MA 511, 512
At least one of the following sequences:
  • Computability and Logic, Foundations of Mathematics: MA 531, 532
  • Modern Algebra: MA 541, 542
  • Numerical Analysis: MA 555, 556
  • Methods of Applied Mathematics: MA 561, 562
  • Differential Geometry / Topology: MA 563, 564
  • Operations Research: MA 569, 570
  • Probability and Statistics: 2 of MA 581, 582, 583
Four additional mathematics courses above the 200 level are required. Two of these four can be related courses.

The related courses are:

in Computer Science
  • CS 330 Analysis of Algorithms
  • CS 332 Introduction to Formal Languages and Automata Theory
  • CS 530 Analysis of Algorithms
  • CS 535 Complexity Theory

in Economics
  • EC 414 Introduction to Econometrics
  • EC 508 Econometrics

in Engineering
  • ENG EK 301, 302 Engineering Mechanics
  • ENG EK 303 Fluid Mechanics
  • ENG EK 304 Energy and Thermodynamics

in Philosophy
  • PH 360 Logic

in Physics
  • PY 211, 212 General Physics
  • PY 251, 252 Principles of Physics
 
 
September 2004
Mathematics and Statistics
Boston University