Undergraduate Study

The UNLV Department of Mathematical Sciences offers the following courses, assistance and degrees programs for undergraduate studies:

• General Education consists of any 100 level mathematics course (except Math 115 and Math 122).  Typically, a degree requires a specific course or courses.  Students should speak with their advisor  to determine the Math course particular to their degree program.
• Bachelors of Arts in Mathematics
• Bachelors of Science in Mathematics
• Bachelors of Science in Mathematics with an Actuarial Science Concentration
• The DMS offers tutoring services for students enrolled in any 100 level math course at UNLV. Click (math clinic) for more information.

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• List of Learning Outcomes for Our Undergraduate Programs
• List of Current Courses with Draft Schedule of Offerings
• Student Organizations and Activities
• Catalogs and Advising Links
• Course Information (Including Final Exam Information)
• Credit by Exam
• Prerequisites for Enrollment in Math Courses
• Placement into Math Classes
• Enrollment into Full Classes
• Switching Sections
• Proctors for Distance Education Courses

List of Learning Outcomes for Our Undergraduate Programs

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of differential (1A), integral (1B) and multivariable (1C) calculus, and be able to apply these concepts to a variety of problems.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of vector calculus (2A), linear algebra (2B), ordinary differential equations (2C), higher level algebra (2D) and analysis (2E), and be able to apply these concepts to a variety of problems.
• Be able to think analytically and critically and to formulate problems, solve them, and interpret their solutions.
• Achieve an understanding of the nature of proof, in particular should demonstrate a good understanding of rigorous mathematical proof (reading and writing), and apply reasoning based on definitions, axioms, theorems and induction.
• Communicate effectively in writing.
• Have experience applying knowledge from one branch of mathematics to another and from mathematics to other disciplines.

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of differential (1A), integral (1B) and multivariable (1C) calculus, and be able to apply these concepts to a variety of problems.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of vector calculus (2A), linear algebra (2B), and ordinary differential equations (2C), and be able to apply these concepts to a variety of problems.
• Be able to think analytically and critically and to formulate problems, solve them, and interpret their solutions.
• Prepare for and complete the two exams offered by the Society of Actuaries (1-Financial Mathematics, and 2-Probability and Statistics).
• Communicate effectively in writing.
• Have experience applying knowledge from one branch of mathematics to another and from mathematics to other disciplines.

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of differential (1A) and integral (1B) calculus, and be able to apply these concepts to a variety of problems.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of linear algebra (2B) and be able to apply these concepts to a variety of problems.
• Be able to think analytically and critically and to formulate problems, solve them, and interpret their solutions.
• Prepare for and complete one of the two exams offered by the Society of Actuaries (1-Financial Mathematics, and 2-Probability and Statistics).
• Communicate effectively in writing.

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of differential (1A), integral (1B) and multivariable (1C) calculus, and be able to apply these concepts to a variety of problems.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of vector calculus (2A) and linear algebra (2B) and be able to apply these concepts to a variety of problems.
• Be able to think analytically and critically and to formulate problems, solve them, and interpret their solutions.
• Communicate effectively in writing.

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of differential (1A) and integral (1B) calculus, and be able to apply these concepts to a variety of problems.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of linear algebra (2B) and be able to apply these concepts to a variety of problems.
• Be able to think analytically and critically and to formulate problems, solve them, and interpret their solutions.
• Be able to describe, summarize, and analyze data.
• Communicate effectively in writing.

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List of Current Courses with Draft Schedule of Offerings

• All MATH and STAT courses can be found at MyUNLV (https://my.unlv.nevada.edu)
• For a draft file of possible future scheduling, click (Draft Schedule)

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Student Organizations and Activities

• The Putnam Math Competition will be held on December 4, 2010. Please contact Dr. Bachman (bachman@unlv.nevada.edu) by October 5 to register.
• For the Pi Mu Epsilon honor society click (PME)
• For the NV Chapter of the American Statistical Association click (ASA)

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Catalogs and Advising Links

• For the College of Sciences Advising Center click (COS Advising)
• For the Catalog Home Page click (Catalogs)
  NOTE: There is a typo in the Actuarial Science B.S. in the 2008 and 2010 catalogs.

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Course Information

• For detailed information for Students and Instructors for Math 095 through Math 132, click (Course Information) . This includes information on any common final exams.

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Credit by Exam

• The University policy on Credit by Exam is located in the undergraduate catalog, in the "Academic Policies" section, under "Student Classifications" and then "Credit by Examination"
• For the DMS policy and procedure on Credit by Exam click (CBE policy)
  NOTE: Courses available with Credit by Exam, along with information on textbooks and chapters covered can be found on the departmental policy.
• For the form to apply for Credit by Exam click (form)
  NOTE: You will need microsoft word to complete the form online.  Or view and print the pdf version by clicking (PDF version).

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Prerequisites for Enrollment into Math Courses

• The DMS will not waive prerequisites for courses, no exceptions.
• For the DMS SAT/ACT cutoff scores and placement policy click (cutoff).
• For the system wide SAT/ACT cutoff scores click (NSHE cutoff).
• Transfer course prerequisites -- if your transfer course has not yet been evaluated by the DMS, you may find you cannot enroll for the course you wish.  If this is the case, you can talk with your advisor about a "Transfer Course Equivalency" whereby the math department will analyze your prerequisite course and determine your placement level accordingly.  This process takes about  3 weeks.
• System Error/Failure to Register -- If the system is not allowing you to register for a Math course because of a failure to meet the prerequisite, and you feel this is in error, email the DMS front office at Math/UNLV@UNLV.

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Placement into Math Classes

• For the DMS SAT/ACT cutoff scores and placement policy click (DMS placement)
• The DMS offers a placement test to determine a students readiness for Math 120, Math 124 and Math 126, or higher placement assessments.
  • For more information, click (Placement Test)
  • For the DMS Policy on taking the Placement Test click (Test Policy).
  • For the DMS form to sign up and take the Placement Test click (Form)

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Enrollment into Full Math Classes

• The Department of Mathematical Sciences will NOT allow students to enroll in full classes, no exceptions.

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Switching Sections
[Information taken from the undergraduate catalog, under "Academic Policies"]

• Late registration period begins on the first day of classes and ends at the end of the fifth day of classes. Students may freely add and drop classes, or switch sections during this period.
• Adding or switching classes after the late-registration period is allowed primarily to adjust for extenuating circumstances beyond the student’s control, registration errors, lack of prerequisite courses, or schedule changes initiated by the university. After the late-registration period is over, changes may be made only when the university deems the circumstances sufficiently extraordinary to warrant an exception.
• Forms must be obtained from the Registrar, and signed by the instructor, advisor, dean and department chair/undergraduate coordinator.

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Proctors for Distance Education Classes

• Proctors used for Distance Education classes must be approved. For the approval form, click (Proctor Form)
• All proctors must follow instructors explicitly. For these instructions, and the form used by instructors for each assessment, click (Proctor Instructions)

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