Mathematics
& Statistics
Courses in Mathematics:
- MATH 100: Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning (4)
- MATH 105: Quantitative Reasoning in Today's World (4)
- MATH 130: Mathematical Modeling with Precalculus I (4)
- MATH 140: Mathematical Modeling with Precalculus II (4)
- MATH 152: Intuitive Calculus (4)
- MATH 197F: First-Year Ssminar - Numb3rs (4)
- MATH 211: Symbolic Logic (4)
Also listed and described as PHIL 211.
- MATH 241, 242: Calculus I, II (6, 4)
- MATH 246: Laboratories in Mathematical Experimentation (2)
- MATH 254: Differential Equations (4)
- MATH 255: Methods of Matrices and Linear Algebra (4)
- MATH 284: Discrete Mathematics (4)
- MATH 290: Independent Study (2 or 4)
- MATH 297: Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary and Middle Schools (4)
- MATH 298: Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary Schools (2)
- MATH 310: A Transition to Advanced Mathematics (4)
- MATH 316: Several-Variable Calculus (4)
- MATH 350: Special Topic - Strategy and Analysis of Games and Gambling (2)
- MATH 350: Special Topic - Cryptology (2)
- MATH 390: Independent Study (2 or 4)
- MATH 399: Internships (4)
- MATH 471: Mathematics Seminar (2)
- MATH 472: Mathematics Seminar (2)
- MATH 480: Senior Thesis (2)
- MATH 490: Senior Honors (2, 2)
Courses in Statistics:
Note: Hollins does not offer a major or minor in statistics.
- STAT 140: Introduction to Statistics (4)
- STAT 251, 252: Statistical Methods I, II (4, 4)
Requirements for a Major in Mathematics (B.A.):
13 courses (40 credits)
- MATH 241: Calculus I (6)
- MATH 242: Calculus II (4)
- MATH 246: Laboratories in Mathematical Experimentation (2)
- MATH 255: Methods and Matrices of Linear Algebra (4)
- MATH 310: A Transition to Advanced Mathematics (4)
- MATH 316: Several-Variable Calculus (4)
- MATH/STAT 350: Special Topic courses (8) (at least 4 courses required):
At least one special topics course in algebra
At least one special topics course in analysis
Two additional special topics courses
- MATH 471: Mathematics Seminar (2)
- MATH 490 (2, 2) or MATH 480 (2 and Short Term) or MATH 472 (2) as determined in consultation with members of the department
- STAT 251: Statistical Methods (4)
A student is exempted from MATH 241 and 242 if she can demonstrate to the department's satisfaction her knowledge of the course(s).
Requirements for a Major in Mathematics (B.S.):
19 courses (60-68 credits)
Required courses in Mathematics and Statistics:
- MATH 241: Calculus I (6)
- MATH 242: Calculus II (4)
- MATH 246: Laboratories in Mathematical Experimentation (2)
- MATH 255: Methods and Matrices of Linear Algebra (4)
- MATH 310: A Transition to Advanced Mathematics (4)
- MATH 316: Several-Variable Calculus (4)
- MATH/STAT 350: Special Topic courses (12) (at least 6 courses required):
At least one special topics course in algebra
At least one special topics course in analysis
- MATH 471: Mathematics Seminar (2)
- MATH 490 (2,2) or MATH 480 (2 and Short Term) or MATH 472 (2) as determined in consultation with members of the department
- STAT 251: Statistical Methods (4)
A student is exempted from MATH 241 and 242 if she can demonstrate to the department's satisfaction her knowledge of the course(s).
Required Allied Courses:
- Two courses at or above the 200 level* from at least two of the following departments: biology, chemistry, computer science, or physics or
Four courses at or above the 200 level* from the departments of biology, chemistry, or physics
* or CHEM 105/105L: Principles of Chemistry or CMPS 160: Computer Science I
Requirements for a Minor in Mathematics:
5 courses (20 credits)
- MATH 241: Calculus I (6)
- MATH 242: Calculus II (4)
- MATH 246: Laboratories in Mathematical Experimentation (2)
- MATH 310: A Transition to Advanced Mathematics (4)
- MATH 255: Methods of Matrices and Linear Algebra (4) or
STAT 251: Statistical Methods (4)
Placement in Mathematics and Statistics Courses:
A diagnostic/placement examination is required as a prerequisite for initial enrollment in any one of the following courses: MATH 130, MATH 140, MATH 152, MATH 241, and STAT 140 and STAT 251.
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