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244 ARTS AND SCIENCES
Theodore Guinn, Ph.D., University of California
(Los Angeles)
Liang-Shin Hahn, Ph.D., Stanford University
Reuben Hersh, Ph.D., New York University
Lambert H. Koopmans, Ph.D., University of California
(Berkeley)
James V. Lewis, Ph.D., University of California (Berkeley)
Richard C. Metzler, Ph.D., Wayne State University
Cornelis W. Onneweer, Ph.D., Wayne State University
Pramod K. Pathak, Ph.D., Indian Statistical Institute
Clifford R. Qualls, Ph.D., University of California (Riverside)
Arthur Steger, Ph.D., University of California (Berkeley)
William J. Zimmer, Ph.D., Purdue University—Statistics
Introduction
Mathematics is fundamental to the formulation and analysis
of scientific theories, is a rich and independent field of inquiry,
and its study is excellent preparation for life in our highly specialized
society. Active research throughout the mathematical
subdisciplines, spurred on in part by advances in computing
technology, leads to new perspectives and applications. The
major in mathematics combines broad study of fundamental
theories with in-depth investigation of particular subjects
chosen from pure, applied and computational mathematics.
A degree in mathematics, either alone or in combination with
study in another field, is excellent preparation for careers in
industry, universities and research institutes. The major in
mathematics with the mathematics education option satisfies
all the requirements for a license to teach mathematics at the
secondary level in New Mexico.
Statistics is the science of collecting and analyzing data.
Statisticians interact with researchers in all the various disciplines
of science, engineering, medicine, social science and
business to develop scientifically sound methods in those
areas. Most course work in the department is devoted to
understanding current methods and the reasoning behind
them. A degree in statistics prepares students for careers in
industry, government, universities and research institutes, as
well as being excellent preparation for professional programs
in medicine, law, business administration and public policy
and administration.
High School Students. In order to graduate from the
University of New Mexico, all students are required to take
a minimum of 3 credits of mathematics course work at the
college algebra (MATH 121) level or above. To prepare for
this level of study, high school students must take two years
of algebra and one year of geometry prior to admission.
Students should take mathematics during their senior year
of high school, and also take the SAT or ACT examination
during that year, for the best preparation and placement
into mathematics courses at the University of New Mexico.
Students planning to major in any scientific or technological
field should take more advanced mathematics courses in
high school. Placement in Mathematics or Statistics courses
at UNM is based on the most recent ACT/SAT Math scores.
A beginning student who wishes to take MATH 163 or a more
advanced course must have departmental approval.
A student who wishes to enroll in a course requiring a prerequisite
must earn a grade of C (not C-) or better in the
prerequisite course.
Flow Chart for Beginning Courses
A student’s preparation determines the starting course in
any sequence.
Transitional courses
Calculus for biological and social sciences
Mathematics major sequence
Statistics major sequence
Engineering sequence
Elementary education sequence
Elementary education students not prepared for MATH 111
will begin with MATH 100.
Restrictions
1. Credit not allowed for both MATH 162 and 180.
2. Credit not allowed for both MATH 163 and 181.
3. Credit not allowed for both MATH 314 and 321.
4. Credit not allowed for both MATH 401 and 501.
5. Credit not allowed for both MATH 322 and 422.
6. Students who have credit for any courses numbered
MATH 121 and above may not take IS-M 100 or MATH
120 for credit.
7. Students who have credit for any courses numbered
162 and above may not take MATH 120, 121, 123 or
150 for credit. (Students with MATH 180/181 may take
MATH 123 for credit).
8. A student may not take an examination to validate credit
in mathematics courses.
9. Mathematics or Statistics course work dating back more
than five years cannot automatically be counted as
fulfillment of a prerequisite. Students with older course
work who feel they have retained subject knowledge
are encouraged to take the COMPASS placement tests
offered through the University of New Mexico Testing
Center.
Mathematics Major Study
Requirements
See separate listing under Statistics for additional degree
concentrations.
The following is required of all Mathematics majors:
1. 162, 163, 264, 321 (linear algebra), 401 (advanced
calculus); 321 and 401 are not required in Mathematics
Education; 401 is not required in Mathematics of
Computation.
2. Assignment of an advisor. Students must be assigned a
faculty advisor as soon as they decide to major in mathematics.
It is important for students to work closely with
their advisors in designing a suitable concentration.
3. Knowledge of a computing language at the level of
CS 152L is required.
UNM CATALOG 2006–2007 Symbols, page 611.