Applying Mathematical Methods (C006)
GEC Coordinator: Katy Ott
This concentration encourages students to appreciate the utility of mathematics, make connections between mathematics and other subjects, and apply mathematical methods in a relevant discipline (e.g., natural or social sciences, arts, humanities) or in a real-world setting (e.g., traffic control, scheduling, manufacturing).
Complete four courses designated with the (C006) GEC attribute; two courses must be from the Mathematics-based list and two courses from the Application-based lists, with no more than two courses from the same department/program.
Mathematics-Based Courses
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BIO 244 | Biostatistics |
| ECON 250 | Statistics |
| ECON 255 | Econometrics |
| MATH 205 | Linear Algebra |
| MATH 206 | Multivariable Calculus |
| MATH 214 | Probability |
| MATH 215 | Statistics |
| MATH 219 | Differential Equations |
| MATH/BIO 255A | Mathematical Models in Biology |
| MATH/DCS 355A | Numerical Analysis |
| MATH/DCS 355D | Chaotic Dynamical Systems |
| PHYS 301 | Mathematical Methods of Physics |
Application-Based Courses
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BIO 308 | Neurobiology |
| CHEM 107 | Atomic and Molecular Structure/Lab |
| CHEM 108 | Chemical Reactivity/Lab |
| CHEM 301 | Quantum Chemistry |
| CHEM 302 | Statistical Thermodynamics |
| CHEM 310 | Biophysical Chemistry |
| DCS 357 | Computational Neuroscience |
| EACS 210 | Sedimentary Processes and Environments/Lab |
| EACS 220 | Dynamical Climate/Lab |
| EACS 230 | Earth Structure and Dynamics/Lab |
| EACS 240 | Environmental Geochemistry/Lab |
| PHYS 220 | Dynamical Climate/Lab |
| ECON 260 | Intermediate Microeconomic Theory |
| ECON 270 | Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory |
| ENVR 203 | Scientific Approaches to Environmental Issues/Lab |
| MUS 231 | Music Theory I |
| MUS 232 | Music Theory II |
| NRSC 357 | Computational Neuroscience |
| PHIL 195 | Introduction to Logic |
| PHYS 106 | Energy and Environment |
| PHYS 107 | Introductory Physics of Living Systems I/Lab |
| PHYS 108 | Introductory Physics of Living Systems II/Lab |
| PHYS 109 | Energy, Matter, and Motion |
| PHYS 211 | Newtonian Mechanics |
| PHYS 216 | Computational Physics |
| PHYS 222 | Electricity and Magnetism |
| PLTC 310 | Public Opinion |
| THEA 132 | Theater Technology |
| THEA 232 | Lighting Design |
A maximum of two courses taken abroad (one in mathematics and one in an applied discipline) may be substituted for Bates courses, with prior approval of the concentration coordinator. This concentration is not open to students who have declared a major or minor in Mathematics, a major in Economics, or a major in Engineering.