HISTORY OF ART AND ARCHITECTURE (HA&A)

Art, like science or language, is an intrinsically human way of organizing our experience of the world. Because it appeals to a fundamental sense of order, art can speak to us with immediacy even without knowledge of the purposes for which it was created and the particular principles or order adhered to by the artists of a given culture. Still deeper understanding may follow, however, from an awareness of these purposes and principles, and courses in art history are concerned with the study of art and architecture as cultural documents of the values and ideals of various cultures. Art history offers an opportunity to consider objects and environments that have been created in response to some of humanity’s loftiest and most basic aims. The requirement that these visual expressions be analyzed and evaluated in the medium of words makes art history a rewarding area of humanistic study. The major in the history of art and architecture offered by the HA&A department helps prepare individuals for careers calling for skills in writing, where description and analysis play important roles, as well as for careers more immediately related to art, such as those of critic, teacher, librarian, art administrator, or museum or gallery staff member.

The architectural studies major, also administered by the HA&A department, offers a curriculum devoted to the study of human-made environments. The major components include history of architecture, studio arts, and a core curriculum that includes a survey of the history of architecture, the history of architecture theory, a professional internship, and a portfolio. The degree is suitable for a wide variety of careers and professions including the design and construction of the built environment, such as landscape architecture, interior design, restoration, historic preservation, real estate development, and contracting. These interests can be categorized in two groups:

• The preprofessional studies category prepares students for graduate professional training in any of the environmental design fields (architecture, interior design, landscape design, urban planning, and preservation). Students are able to explore a professional interest while acquiring a liberal arts education.
• The nonprofessional studies category is for students not interested in becoming professional architects. This program offers a rigorous curriculum that assists students in exploring their interest in environmental arts and criticism and provides an understanding of the environment’s integral relationship with society and culture.

Students of both categories should be fully aware that this degree in architectural studies does not in itself constitute professional or technical training. Students seeking recommendations to graduate professional programs in architecture must complete the following courses or their equivalents: MATH 0220 and 0230 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 and 2 and PHYS 0174 and 0175 Basic Physics for Science and Engineering 1 and 2 or PHYS 0110 and PHYS 0111 Introduction to Physics 1 and 2. These courses should be completed by the end of the junior year. Students who do not expect to pursue a career in architecture may substitute course sequences in mathematics, statistics, or computer science for the calculus prerequisite and in other natural sciences for the physics prerequisite.

For more information on these majors and the History of Art Architecture department, see www.pitt.edu/~arthome.

History of Art and Architecture Major Requirements

Students majoring in HA&A have the option of pursuing the standard program or the intensive program. Course requirements vary as follows:

Standard Program

The standard major consists of 24 credits in HA&A, including at least one course from three of the following five areas:

• Non-Western
• Ancient
• Medieval
• Renaissance/Baroque
• 18th Century/Modern
• HA&A 1010 Approaches to Art History is required of all majors
• One upper-division HA&A course numbered 1000 or above

Because of the minimum number of courses required, the major is especially suitable as an area of study for students with strong interests in related fields or as a double major for students concentrating in one such field (e.g., studio arts, French, psychology, or various preprofessional programs).

Intensive Program

The intensive program consists of a minimum of 30 credits in HA&A courses, including the three courses distributed among the five areas described above. Also required are four upper-division HA&A courses numbered 1000 or above, specifically including HA&A 1010 Approaches to Art History. Most majors in the intensive program also take HA&A 1901 (a departmental internship) in their final term.

Other requirements and rules for all HA&A majors are as follows:

• A QPA of at least 2.00 in all department courses is required for graduation with a major in HA&A.
• Any of the following may prove useful for the required 12-credit A&S related area: ancient or modern languages, philosophy (particularly aesthetics), cultural and intellectual history, studio arts, music, anthropology, sociology, and psychology of perception.
• There is no language requirement beyond that required by A&S, but a reading competency in a foreign language is desirable for some field course readings. If a student’s high school language preparation does not provide this competency, he or she should consult the art history advisor concerning preferred languages.
• With the exception of HA&A 1010 Approaches to Art History, courses for the major should not be taken on the S/N option.
• Students electing the HA&A intensive program who have at least a 3.25 overall QPA and a 3.50 QPA in HA&A may qualify for departmental honors by enrolling in and completing HA&A 1950 Senior Thesis with a grade of A or B. The intensive program, in conjunction with the senior thesis, is especially recommended for students planning to do graduate work.

Architectural Studies Major Requirements

The architectural studies major requires the completion of 36 credits. The outline of course requirements listed below is intended for students who expect to pursue a career in architecture. For others, some substitutions may be made in consultation with the director of architectural studies. In practice, each student’s major will be designed to serve his/her own individual needs and career goals, but the following description will be used as the model:

• Core courses (12 credits) in HA&A
  • HA&A 1040 History of Architecture Theory
  • HA&A 1900 Architectural Studies Internship
  • HA&A 1915 Architectural Studies Portfolio, to be taken in the senior year
  • HA&A 1913 Architectural Studies Seminar, to be taken in the senior year

• Visual skills courses in studio arts (12 credits)
  • SA 0110 Foundation Design
  • SA 0140 Foundation Sculpture
  • SA 0130 Foundation Drawing
  • SA 1430 Perspective Drawing

• History of architecture courses (12 credits)
  • HA&A 0040 Introduction to Architecture is required, plus an additional 9 credits with at least 6 credits at the 1000 level from the following list:
  • HA&A 0045 Introduction to Modern Architecture
  • HA&A 0080 World Religious Architecture
  • HA&A 0440 Frank Lloyd Wright
  • HA&A 0450 20th-Century Architecture
  • HA&A 1160 Roman Architecture
  • HA&A 1220 Early Christian/Byzantine Architecture
  • HA&A 1235 English Medieval Architecture
  • HA&A 1240 Romanesque Architecture
  • HA&A 1250 Gothic Architecture
  • HA&A 1305 Early Renaissance Architecture
  • HA&A 1306 High Renaissance Architecture
  • HA&A 1408 Classical Tradition in Architecture
  • HA&A 1480 Architecture Since 1945
  • HA&A 1510 Pittsburgh Architecture/Urbanism
  • HA&A 1530 American Architecture 1: To Civil War
  • HA&A 1531 American Architecture 2: To Today
  • HA&A 1630 History of Chinese Architecture
  • HA&A 1880 World Cities
  • HA&A 1910 Special Topics—Architecture

• In addition, architectural studies majors must adhere to the following rules and requirements:
  • Students must maintain a minimum 2.00 QPA in major courses. However, a QPA of 2.75 or higher is required for an internship and for graduate school recommendation.
  • Only HA&A 1900 Architectural Studies Internship and HA&A 1915 Architectural Studies Portfolio may be taken on an S/N basis by majors.
  • For the required 12 credits in a related area, the department recommends studio arts or history of art and architecture beyond the credits required for the major, history, anthropology, mathematics, or any natural science.

Certificate in Civil Engineering and Architectural Studies (for Architectural Studies Majors)

This certificate, designed for architectural studies majors, is offered through the School of Engineering. See the School of Engineering’s section of this bulletin for information on the requirements to complete this certificate.

Certificate in Historic Preservation

Historic areas are not just buildings, but spaces and communities with pasts and futures. They require a variety of approaches to be understood, such as historical, anthropological, ethnographic, architectural, and art historical. They also require an awareness of a variety of complicated processes to preserve, such as urban planning and administration, law, business and economics, and popular culture.

The certificate program in historic preservation is intended to provide students with a framework of related courses in various disciplines so that they can expand their knowledge of this area of study and enhance their opportunities for further education and employment in the field. See the A&S Certificate Programs section of this bulletin.

HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE (HPS)

Students of history and philosophy of science develop a deep appreciation of the many interrelations between the sciences and the humanities. Through the history of science, they learn how the modern sciences came to be and how their birth and growth was strongly influenced by a myriad of factors in the philosophical, religious, cultural, and political contexts. Through the philosophy of science, students develop a critical understanding of the methods and presumptions of science in general as well as the fundamental principles and special problems of the individual sciences. Students also study the enduring importance of the sciences to the broader society in its many facets, including its philosophy, religion, culture, and politics. The ultimate goal of study is a unified understanding of science and the humanities that synthesizes the perspectives and methods of the historian, the philosopher, and the scientist.

A major in HPS is an excellent choice for students who want to combine course work in the sciences with work in the social sciences and humanities. Because HPS courses are closely tied to the sciences, and because HPS majors are expected to complete 15 credits of science, a double major in HPS and one of the sciences is especially attractive.

Major Requirements

Before declaring a major, students must complete at least two HPS courses with a B- or better and pass HPS 0611 Principles of Scientific Reasoning or PHIL 0500 Introduction to Logic with a B- or better, or receive the permission of the major advisor. HPS majors must complete a minimum of 36 credits in the major, including the following:

• Four elective courses in HPS, one of which should be at the 1000 level
• The logic requirement, which may be fulfilled by taking HPS 0611 Principles of Scientific Reasoning or PHIL 0500 Introduction to Logic
• HPS 1653 Introduction to Philosophy of Science
• HPS 1702 Junior/Senior Seminar for HPS Majors Prerequisites: HPS 0611 Principles of Scientific Reasoning or PHIL 0500 Introduction to Logic, HPS 1653 Introduction to Philosophy of Science, a history of science course (e.g., HPS 0427 Myth and Science, HPS 0545 Space-Time-Matter: From Antiquity to the 20th Century, HPS 0515 Magic, Medicine, and Science), or any other suitable course approved by the director of HPS undergraduate studies
• HPS 1703 Writing Workshop for HPS Majors

Other Requirements and Information for HPS Majors

• Students must maintain at least a 2.00 QPA in all HPS courses to graduate with an HPS major.
• Letter grades are required for all course work counting toward the major.
• Any of the natural or social sciences is acceptable for the A&S required 12-credit related area. Majors must pursue at least one science at an advanced level.
• In addition to the major, the department offers a certificate program in conceptual foundations of medicine designed especially for students who wish to develop a multidisciplinary understanding of modern medicine. (See A&S Certificate Programs for information.)

LINGUISTICS

Linguistics is concerned with the study of language as a core property of human cognition and interaction. It is a broad field that straddles the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Major areas of study in linguistics include the following fields:

• Applied linguistics: second-language learning theory, literacy, bilingual education
• Computational linguistics: natural language generation, knowledge representation and artificial intelligence, recognition of systems
• Theoretical linguistics: development of psychologically plausible models of language sound systems, word structure, sentence and discourse structure, meaning
• Historical and comparative linguistics: study of language history, both language change and relationships among languages
• Descriptive-anthropological linguistics: documentation and analysis of languages, especially little-known languages through field work
• Psycholinguistics: research on such topics as sentence processing, problems in reading, how children acquire their first language (childhood language acquisition)
• Sociolinguistics: study of language use and socially controlled variation in form, conversation and narrative discourse, social trends reflected in language use, political aspects of language use

Careers in linguistics include teaching English as a second language and other languages including American Sign Language; computational linguistic research in industry and public agencies; field research on endangered languages and cultures; research and teaching at the university level; careers in publishing and advertising; speech pathology and rehabilitation; translation and interpreting; law; and governmental consulting on language policies. Most careers in linguistics require graduate training.

Many, but certainly not all, people come to linguistics through a love of languages. However, love of languages itself is not sufficient to ensure success and happiness as a linguistics major. The student must also enjoy analytical thought, as linguists employ analytical tools in the study of human languages. Students considering a major in linguistics should take the introductory linguistics course (LING 1950 Introduction to Linguistics) at their earliest opportunity to help gauge if the major is right for them. The linguistics major gives students a solid foundation in the central areas of linguistic theory and analysis. The structure of human language (its sounds, word structures, and syntax) is the focus of the linguistics courses required for the major. In addition, the major’s language requirement is designed to make sure students acquire a perspective on linguistic structures besides those of their native language and at least some exposure to one language that is structurally very unlike English. For more information on the major or the Department of Linguistics, see www.linguistics.pitt.edu.

Major Requirements

Students must complete at least 24 credits in the linguistics department including the following courses:

• LING 1950 Introduction to Linguistics
• LING 1682 Introduction to Semantic Theory or LING 1860 Introduction to Historical Linguistics
• LING 1773 Morphology
• LING 1777 Syntactic Theory
• LING 1578 Phonetics and Phonemics
• LING 1579 Phonology

A student may petition to have a given requirement waived if an equivalent course was completed elsewhere before registering as a departmental major.

Other requirements and rules for linguistics majors are as follows:

• Knowledge of any foreign language equivalent to one year of college-level study is required. The student’s knowledge of the language may be evaluated if first-year college-level courses are not taken.
• Majors must have at least a 2.00 QPA in linguistics courses.
• No more than 6 credits may be taken on the S/N basis.
• Credit by examination is not available.
• Courses for the W requirement and for the A&S-required 12-credit related area are chosen in consultation with the departmental advisor. Besides language and foreign literature departments, the most appropriate related areas are anthropology, communication, computer science, English, history and philosophy of science, psychology, philosophy, sociology, and theatre arts.
• LING 0080 Aspects of Language and LING 0101–0964 (uncommonly taught languages) do not count toward the major.
• Any student considering graduate work in linguistics, especially at the PhD level, should take French, German, or Russian. In addition to the language requirement described above, the student must take three more terms of language study (although in special cases, students may petition to have part of this requirement waived). At least 3 credits of this additional requirement must be taken in some language that is not Romance (including Latin), Germanic, Baltic, Slavic, or Greek, unless the language chosen to fulfill the language requirement above falls into this category.

Note: Courses offered by the English Language Institute for students who are learning or improving their English language skills do not count toward the linguistics major.

Undergraduate Minor in Linguistics

An undergraduate minor in linguistics would be particularly useful for students majoring in English, foreign languages, philosophy, anthropology, psychology, sociology, communications, speech science, neuroscience, computer science, and information science, as well as for students with an interest in teaching English as a second language, going to law school, or otherwise choosing a profession in which language plays a crucial part.

Academic Requirements

The minor consists of 15 credits and comprises the following courses:

• LING 1950 Introduction to Linguistics
• LING 1578 Phonetics and Phonemics
• LING 1777 Syntactic Theory
• Two electives, chosen from the linguistics courses at the 1000 level (e.g., Phonology, Morphology, Historical Linguistics, Aspects of Sociolinguistics, Introduction to Applied Linguistics)

MATHEMATICS

The Department of Mathematics offers course work leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics as well as various courses for nonmajors. Students concentrating in mathematics may pursue majors in mathematics or applied mathematics or pursue joint majors in mathematics and economics, philosophy, or scientific computing. Each of the department’s majors has its own philosophy and its own formal requirements, so students should consult with a major advisor and read the Student Handbook for Majors and Joint Majors, available from the departmental office. For more information on these majors and the Department of Mathematics, see www.math.pitt.edu.

Shared Requirements for Mathematics and Applied Mathematics

The mathematics department offers a major in mathematics and a major in applied mathematics. Each of those majors is subject to the following shared rules and requirements:

• Majors must complete 40 credits (see below for curriculum details on each major) with a grade of C or higher in each course for the major and at least a 2.00 QPA overall in mathematics courses. The S/N grade option is not permitted.
• MATH 0413 Introduction to Theoretical Mathematics meets the departmental W requirement.
• Credit by examination is usually available only through the placement testing offered for incoming students.
• Appropriate courses for the A&S-required 12-credit related area are determined in consultation with the mathematics advisor. A 12-credit related area for applied mathematics majors must be approved by the Undergraduate Committee.
• Students considering graduate work in mathematics should be aware that many programs require a reading knowledge of one or two foreign languages from among French, German, and Russian.
• To graduate with honors in mathematics or applied mathematics, students must meet the following requirements:
  • Completion of all mathematics requirements
  • Completion of each of the following courses with a grade of B or better:
    • MATH 1250 Abstract Algebra or (for applied mathematics majors only) 1470 Partial Differential Equations 1
    • MATH 1530 Advanced Calculus 1
    • MATH 1540 Advanced Calculus 2
    • MATH 1800 Advanced Topics in Mathematics or 1801 Advanced Topics in Mathematics
    • Completion of an honors thesis under the direction of a member of the mathematics faculty or completion of a second course from the pair 1800/1801 in lieu of the honors thesis

The statistics requirement is waived for mathematics majors graduating with honors. Although not required, it is recommended that honors candidates take the intermediate honors courses MATH 0450 Introduction to Analysis and MATH 1185 Honors Linear Algebra during their freshman and sophomore years.

Curriculum for Mathematics Major

The requirements for the mathematics major are flexible so as to enable students to follow their interests. After calculus and a sequence of three basic theoretical courses, students complete the major with six or more upper-level courses. No single course may be used to fulfill two requirements. Courses for the mathematics major are distributed as follows:

• All of the following, totaling 12 credits: MATH 0220, 0230, and 0240 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1, 2, and 3
• All of the following, totaling 10 credits:
  • MATH 0413 Introduction to Theoretical Mathematics
  • MATH 0420 Introductory Theory 1 Variable Calculus
  • MATH 0430 Introduction to Abstract Algebraic Systems
• One of the following, totaling 3 credits: MATH 1180 Linear Algebra 1 or 1185 Honors Linear Algebra
• The 3-credit MATH 1270 Ordinary Differential Equations 1
• One of the following, totaling 3 credits:
  • MATH 1020 Applied Elementary Number Theory
  • MATH 1050 Combinatorial Mathematics
  • MATH 1240 Linear Algebra 2
  • MATH 1250 Abstract Algebra
• Three of the following, totaling 9 credits:
  • MATH 1020 Applied Elementary Number Theory
  • MATH 1050 Combinatorial Mathematics
  • MATH 1070 Numerical Mathematical Analysis
  • MATH 1080 Numerical Linear Algebra
  • MATH 1100 Linear Programming
  • MATH 1110 Industrial Mathematics
  • MATH 1240 Linear Algebra 2
  • MATH 1250 Abstract Algebra
  • MATH 1280 Ordinary Differential Equations 2
  • MATH 1290 Topics in Geometry
  • MATH 1310 Graph Theory
  • MATH 1330 Projective Geometry
  • MATH 1350 Introduction to Differential Geometry
  • MATH 1360 Modeling in Applied Mathematics
  • MATH 1410 Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics
  • MATH 1470 Partial Differential Equations 1
  • MATH 1530 Advanced Calculus 1
  • MATH 1540 Advanced Calculus 2
  • MATH 1550 Vector Analysis and Applications
  • MATH 1560 Complex Variables and Applications
  • MATH 1570 Transform Methods in Applied Math
  • MATH 1700 Introduction to Topology
  • MATH 1800 Advanced Topics in Mathematics
  • MATH 1801 Advanced Topics in Mathematics
  • STAT 1631 Intermediate Probability
  • STAT 1632 Intermediate Mathematical Statistics
• The 4-credit PHYS 0174 Basic Physics for Science and Engineering 1

Curriculum for Applied Mathematics Major

The course requirements for the applied mathematics major are distributed as follows. Since different program emphases are possible, students should consult the advisor as early as possible in regards to selection of courses:

• All of the following, totaling 12 credits: MATH 0220, 0230, and 0240 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1, 2, and 3
• Both of the following, totaling 7 credits: MATH 0413 Introduction to Theoretical Mathematics and MATH 0420 Introductory Theory 1 Variable Calculus
• One of the following: MATH 1180 Linear Algebra 1 or 1185 Honors Linear Algebra
• The three-credit MATH 1270 Ordinary Differential Equations 1
• One of the following, totaling 3 credits: MATH 1110 Industrial Mathematics or 1360 Modeling in Applied Math 1
• One of the following courses:
  • MATH 1070 Numerical Mathematical Analysis
  • MATH 1080 Numerical Linear Algebra
  • MATH 1100 Linear Programming
  • MATH 1110 Industrial Mathematics
• One of the following courses from the applied analysis group:
  • MATH 1550 Vector Analysis and Applications
  • MATH 1560 Complex Variables and Applications
  • MATH 1570 Transform Methods in Applied Math
• One additional course from the previous two categories above, or one course from the differential equations group:
  • MATH 1280 Ordinary Differential Equations 2
  • MATH 1470 Partial Differential Equations 1
  • MATH 1480 Partial Differential Equations 2
• Both of the following: PHYS 0174 and 0175 Basic Physics for Science and Engineering 1 and 2
• One of the following:
  • CS 0401 Introduction to Computer Science
  • CS 0132 Programming in C and a Guide to the UNIX Operating System
  • CS 0007 Introduction to Computer Programming: Pascal
• One of the following: STAT 1000 Applied Statistical Methods or STAT 1151 Introduction to Probability

Students interested in graduate study are strongly advised to take MATH 1530 and 1540 Advanced Calculus 1 and 2. These two courses may be substituted for the course in applied analysis and for the course specified in the eighth requirement above.

Mathematics-Economics Joint Major Requirements

Students seeking a mathematics and economics joint major must adhere to the following rules and requirements:

• Completion of at least 58 credits in mathematics and economics courses (see below for detail).
• Earn at least a 2.00 in all courses required for the major. The S/N option is not permitted.
• The A&S 12-credit related area is not required.
• Students should check with the departmental advisors in mathematics and economics about the required W course.
• Students planning to do graduate study should keep in mind that many graduate programs require reading knowledge of one or two foreign languages.

The joint major provides not only a set of requirements but also suggested course sequences of mathematics and economics courses that are compatible with each other and that prepare students for various specialties. The courses to be completed are as follows:

• Required Courses in Mathematics (31 credits)
  • MATH 0220, 0223, and 0224 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1, 2, and 3
  • MATH 0413 Introduction to Theoretical Mathematics, 0420 Introductory Theory 1 Variable Calculus, 0430 Introduction to Abstract Algebraic Systems
  • STAT 1151 Introduction to Probability and 1152 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics
  • MATH 1180 Linear Algebra 1 or MATH 1185 Honors Linear Algebra

In addition, students are strongly recommended to take at least one field course in mathematics to be chosen from the following groups:

• Economic Theory:
  • MATH 1100 Linear Programming
  • MATH 1250 Abstract Algebra
  • MATH 1270 Ordinary Differential Equations 1
  • MATH 1700 Introduction to Topology
• Econometrics:
  • STAT 1221 Applied Regression
  • STAT 1311 Applied Multivariate Analysis
  • STAT 1321 Applied Time Series
  • STAT 1631 Intermediate Probability
  • STAT 1632 Intermediate Mathematical Statistics
  • STAT 1661 Linear Regression
  • STAT 1761 Game Theory
• Mathematical Economics:
  • MATH 1100 Linear Programming
  • MATH 1270 Ordinary Differential Equations 1
  • MATH 1700 Introduction to Topology
• Other Mathematics:
  • MATH 1070 Numerical Mathematical Analysis
  • MATH 1080 Numerical Linear Algebra
  • MATH 1110 Industrial Numerical Analysis
• Required Courses in Economics (27 credits)
  • ECON 0100 Introduction to Microeconomic Theory
  • ECON 0110 Introduction to Macroeconomic Theory
  • ECON 1100 Intermediate Microeconomics
  • ECON 1110 Introduction to Macroeconomics
  • ECON 1150 Applied Econometrics 1 or 2150 General Econometrics; and 1140 Economic Modeling and Forecasting or 1160 Applied Econometrics 2 or 2160 Econometrics for Practitioners
  • ECON 1130 Operations Research Analysis or 1180 Mathematical Economics or 2170 Mathematical Economics
• Six credits of field courses (This requirement may be satisfied with any field courses offered by the department except any ECON 0800 series.)

To qualify for departmental honors in the mathematics and economics joint major, students must meet the following requirements:

• Complete the required economics courses with the added stipulation that either ECON 1180 Mathematical Economics or 2170 Mathematical Economics and a proseminar must be one of the field courses chosen.
• Complete the following 27 credits in lieu of those normally taken:
  • MATH 0235 Honors 1 Variable Calculus
  • MATH 0240 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3
  • MATH 0450 Introduction to Analysis
  • STAT 1151 Introduction to Probability
  • STAT 1152 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics
  • MATH 1185 Honors Linear Algebra
  • MATH 1530 Advanced Calculus 1
• One additional 1000-level course
• Maintain a QPA of at least 3.00 in mathematics courses, at least 3.25 in economics courses, and at least 3.25 overall.

Mathematics and Philosophy Joint Major Requirements

For the mathematics and philosophy joint major, students must take a minimum of 55 credits in a series of basic and field courses as detailed below:

• Basic courses totaling 25 credits (presumably completed by the end of the sophomore year):
  • The basic introductory sequence in mathematics (or its equivalent), including:
    • MATH 0220, 0230, and 0240 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1, 2, and 3
    • MATH 0413 Introduction to Theoretical Mathematics
    • MATH 0420 Introductory Theory 1 Variable Calculus
    • MATH 0430 Introduction to Abstract Algebraic Systems
  • PHIL 0200 History of Ancient Philosophy and 0210 History of Modern Philosophy. Some other introductory philosophy course may be substituted for either 0200 or 0210 with the consent of the advisor.
• Field courses (at least 30 credits of work in upper-level mathematics and philosophy) normally distributed as follows:
  • MATH 1530 Advanced Calculus 1
  • One course from each of the following groups:
    • MATH 1540 Advanced Calculus 2
    • MATH 1180 Numerical Linear Algebra or 1250 Abstract Algebra
    • MATH 1700 Introduction to Topology or 1290 Topics in Geometry
  • MATH 1410 and 1420 Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics 1 and Foundations of Mathematics 2
  • Three upper-level philosophy courses (9 credits), including at least one of the following topics: philosophy of mathematics, philosophy of logic, or philosophy of science or semantics, and at least one course not concerned with any of these topics.

Note: By the end of the junior year, students in the joint major are expected to have completed PHIL 1500 Symbolic Logic. By the end of the senior year, students are expected to have completed PHIL 1520 Logical Metatheory.

Mathematics and philosophy joint majors must also adhere to the following rules and requirements:

• Students should take all required courses for letter grades. The S/N grade is not an option.
• Students should check with the advisor for courses that will meet the required W requirement.
• Students are not required to complete the normal A&S requirement of a related area.
• Students should keep in mind that many graduate programs require a reading knowledge of one or two foreign languages.

The mathematics and philosophy departments offer a program leading to graduation with departmental honors in the joint major. Students seeking departmental honors will be asked to prepare an oral presentation on some topic to be selected in consultation with members of the faculty. Candidates for departmental honors will be examined by a committee of three faculty members from the departments of mathematics and philosophy on their knowledge of logic and the foundations of mathematics.

Scientific Computing Major Overview

The scientific computing major, offered jointly by the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Mathematics, is an excellent choice for students interested in computer science and applied mathematics who desire an exciting and stimulating career in industry or a research laboratory. Scientific computing studies the modeling, visualization, and computational stimulation of physical processes. The major synthesizes the revolutionary advances in computer technology and the algorithms of computational mathematics and focuses these powerful tools on practical problems.

The major’s approach to design, prediction, control, and optimization is flexible, powerful, and inexpensive, and so it is little wonder that there is a demand for specialists trained in this area. Specialists in the emerging field of scientific computing are employed in industry and research laboratories dealing with scientific, engineering, and technological problems. They are key members of research and development teams dealing with modeling, design, stimulation, optimization, and control of practical problems. The scientific computing degree will provide a strong background, balanced between computational mathematics and applied computer science, for students seeking a career in scientific computing. With careful choice of electives, it also prepares a student for graduate study in computer science and computational mathematics.

Scientific Computing Major Requirements

The major in scientific computing consists of at least 52 credits in mathematics and computer science, including the following:

• Basic Courses
  • MATH 0400 Discrete Mathematical Structures or CS 0441 Discrete Structures for Computer Science
  • MATH 1110 Industrial Mathematics or CS 1538 Introduction to Stimulation
  • MATH 0220, 0230, and 0240 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1, 2, and 3
  • One of the following MATH courses:
    • 0250 Matrix Theory and Differential Equations
    • 0280 Introduction to Matrices and Linear Algebra
    • 1180 Linear Algebra 1
    • 1185 Honors Linear Algebra
  • The following CS courses:
    • 0401 Introduction to Computer Science
    • 0445 Introduction to Information Structures
    • 0447 Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming
    • 1501 Data Structures and Algorithms
• Advanced Courses
  • MATH 1070 Numerical Mathematical Analysis and 1080 Numerical Linear Algebra
  • One of the following MATH courses:
    • 1100 Linear Programming
    • 1270 Ordinary Differential Equations 1
    • 1470 Partial Differential Equations 1
  • CS 1566 Introduction to Computer Graphics and CS 1645 Introduction to High Performance Computing Systems
  • One of the following CS courses:
    • 1510 Design and Analysis of Algorithms
    • 1520 Programming Languages
    • 1530 Software Engineering
    • 1541 Introduction to Computer Architecture
    • 1555 Database Management Systems
• Scientific computing majors must also follow these rules and requirements to complete the major:
  • Students must complete at least 12 credits in a related area of physical or biological science, economics, or an approved area of engineering. The course sequence must be approved by the Program Committee.
  • A grade of C or higher is required in each course for the major.
  • Students contemplating graduate study should discuss with their advisor as early as possible the additional courses they should take to prepare for graduate study in their desired area.
  • The departmental W course requirement may be satisfied by MATH 1110 Industrial Mathematics. Certain required computer science (CS) courses may occasionally be offered as W courses, but CS W-designated courses vary from term to term.