University of California, Los Angeles College of Letters and Science 55 courses
The Mathematics/Applied Science major is designed for students with a substantial interest in mathematics and its applications to a particular field. It is an individual major in that students, in consultation with a faculty adviser, design their own program. They may also select one of the established programs: mathematics/history of science plan or medical and life sciences plan. In the past, Mathematics/Applied Science majors have combined the study of mathematics with fields such as atmospheric and oceanic sciences, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, economics, geography, physics, psychology, and statistics. Students interested in designing an individual program should meet with the undergraduate adviser, 6356 Mathematical Sciences, during their sophomore year. A proposed program is drawn up, then forwarded to the mathematics/applied science curriculum committee for approval. All programs must include the following preparation for the major and major courses.
Preparation for the Major
Complete Mathematics 31A or 31AL and the remaining six courses. Additional preparation, varying with the individual program, may be required.
The Major
Fourteen courses as follows:
The Major: Mathematics
Select seven Mathematics Department courses from Mathematics 106 through 199.
The Major: Upper-Division Courses in Related Field
Select seven upper-division courses in a related field from one or two other departments.
Mathematics/History of Science Plan: Preparation for the Major
Complete 10 courses as follows: Mathematics 31A or 31L, the remaining six courses, and three history courses.
Mathematics/History of Science Plan: Preparation for the Major: History Electives
Select three courses from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 2B | History of Science: Middle Ages | 5 |
| HIST 3A | History of Science: Renaissance to 1800 | 5 |
| HIST 3C | History of Science: 20th Century | 5 |
| HIST 3D | History of Modern Medicine | 5 |
Mathematics/History of Science Plan: The Major
Complete 14 courses as follows:
Mathematics/History of Science Plan: The Major: Mathematics
Complete eight courses as follows:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 106 | History of Mathematics | 4 |
| MATH 115A | Linear Algebra | 5 |
| MATH 131A | Analysis | 4 |
| MATH 134 | Linear and Nonlinear Systems of Differential Equations | 4 |
| MATH 170A | Probability Theory I | 4 |
Mathematics/History of Science Plan: The Major: Mathematics: Mathematics Electives
Select three courses from Mathematics 110A through 199.
Mathematics/History of Science Plan: The Major: Outside Courses
Select six outside courses from History 179A through 180C, Philosophy 124, and any upper-division Honors Collegium course with history of science/medicine content.
Mathematics/History of Science Plan: The Major: Outside Courses: Philosophy
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHILOS M124 | Philosophy of Science: Historical | 4 |
Medical and Life Sciences Plan: Preparation for the Major
Complete Mathematics 31A or 31AL and the remaining 16 courses.
Medical and Life Sciences Plan: The Major
Thirteen courses as follows:
Medical and Life Sciences Plan: The Major: Mathematics
Complete seven courses as follows:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 115A | Linear Algebra | 5 |
| MATH 131A | Analysis | 4 |
| MATH 134 | Linear and Nonlinear Systems of Differential Equations | 4 |
| MATH 151A | Applied Numerical Methods | 4 |
| MATH 170A | Probability Theory I | 4 |
| MATH 170B | Probability Theory II | 4 |
Medical and Life Sciences Plan: The Major: Mathematics: Elective
Select one course from the following groups:
Medical and Life Sciences Plan: The Major: Mathematics: Elective: Mathematics
Select from Mathematics 110A through 199.
Medical and Life Sciences Plan: The Major: Mathematics: Elective: Statistics
Medical and Life Sciences Plan: The Major: Outside Courses
Complete six courses from the following groups and any additional upper-division course from these fields with consent of the administering department and the Mathematics Department.
Medical and Life Sciences Plan: The Major: Outside Courses: Neuroscience
Complete the following three courses:
Medical and Life Sciences Plan: The Major: Outside Courses: Electives
Select three courses from:
Computing Specialization
Majors may select a specialization in Computing by satisfying all the requirements for a bachelor’s degree in the specified major and completing the following courses, with a minimum grade of C– in each course and a combined grade-point average of at least 2.0. Students must petition for admission to this program and are advised to do so after they complete Program in Computing 10B (petitions should be filed in the Student Services Office). Students graduate with a bachelor’s degree in their major and a specialization in Computing.
Computing Specialization: Mathematics 61 or 180
Select one course from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 61 | Introduction to Discrete Structures | 4 |
| MATH 180 | Graph Theory | 4 |
Computing Specialization: Program in Computing
Complete the following two courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMPTNG 10A | Introduction to Programming | 5 |
| COMPTNG 10B | Intermediate Programming | 4 |
Computing Specialization: Program in Computing Electives
Select two courses from:
Computing Specialization: Mathematics Electives
Select two courses from:
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