Academic
Catalog August 2007 - August 2008 Undergraduate
and Graduate
To earn this degree, you must complete at least 120 units of coursework, which we describe in the sections that follow:
at least 32 units of liberal studies requirements Be aware that you may not use courses with an MAT or STA prefix to satisfy these liberal studies requirements. Please note that the usual 35 units for liberal studies are reduced to 32 units for mathematics majors, who are exempt from the 3-unit mathematics foundation requirement.
at least 57 units of major requirements
elective courses, if needed, to reach an overall total of at least 120 units
Be aware that some courses required for your degree may have prerequisites that you must also take. Check the courses in the appropriate subject. (You may be able to count these prerequisites toward your liberal studies or general elective credit.)
Please note that you must have a grade of C or better in each mathematics or statistics course that you use to fulfill the requirements of this major.
Also be aware that you must complete NAU’s diversity requirements by taking two 3-unit courses, one in ethnic diversity and one in global awareness. These courses may be used to meet other requirements within your academic plan if you choose them carefully. Click here for a list of the available diversity courses
Also be aware that NAU requires that at least 30 units of the courses you take for your degree must be upper-division courses (those numbered 300 and above).
Finally, please note that you may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement; however, you must still meet the total of at least 120 units to graduate. Contact your advisor for details.
These requirements include common courses as well as courses that are specific to your particular emphasis, for a total of at least 57 units.
You must complete the following 33 units regardless of which emphasis you choose:
core courses: MAT 136, 137, 226, 238, and 316 (18 units)
MAT 320W, which meets NAU’s junior writing requirement (3 units)
CS 122 (3 units) (If you complete a minor or major in computer science, you may add 3 units to your general electives instead.)
MAT 411C, 431C, and STA 473C (9 units) (Please note that these three courses together meet part of NAU’s senior capstone requirement for this major; the remainder of the requirement is filled within your specific emphasis.)
In addition, you complete the following 24-30 units, which are specific to the emphasis—mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, or actuarial science—you choose:
You take these 30 units:
ACC 255 and 256 (6 units)
STA 270 or 275 (3 units)
STA 471 and 477 (6 units)
MAT 239, 362, 467, and 480 (12 units)
STA 474C, which meets the remainder of NAU’s senior capstone requirement (3 units)
You take these 24 units:
MAT 239 and 362 (6 units)
three of MAT 335, 368, 461 or 467 (9 units)
one of MAT 412C or 441C or STA 474C, each of which meets the remainder of NAU’s senior capstone requirement (3 units)
MAT 480 or MAT 485 (3 units)
3 units of additional courses from MAT or STA courses numbered 300 or above (except MAT 301, 302, 401, and 402)
You take these 24 units:
one of MAT 239, 318, 365, and 442C (3 units)
two of MAT 412C or 441C or STA 474C, each of which meets the remainder of NAU’s senior capstone requirement (6 units)
MAT 485 (3 units)
12 units of additional courses from MAT 239 and MAT or STA courses numbered 300 or above (except MAT 301, 302, 401, and 402)
You take these 24 units:
STA 270 or 275, 371, 471, 472 and 477 (15 units)
STA 474C, which meets the remainder of NAU’s senior capstone requirement (3 units)
STA 485 or MAT 485 or MAT 480 (3 units)
3 units of additional courses from MAT 239 and MAT or STA courses numbered 300 or above (except MAT 301, 302, 401, and 402)
Additional coursework is required, if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 120 units of credit.
You may take these remaining courses from any academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you. (Please note that you may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren’t used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies requirements.)
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