Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree with a Major in Computational and Applied Mathematics

BA Degree with a Major in Computational and Applied Mathematics

Upon completing the BA degree with a major in Computational and Applied Mathematics, students will be able to:

1. Apply fundamental mathematics to perform critical analysis of an abstracted version of a real world problem and to build a model that captures the problem’s salient characteristics.
2. Design, implement, and debug a computer program to solve a computational problem.
3. Critically analyze a mathematical or computational problem, explore techniques to model and solve the problem, and use mathematical or computational methods to produce one or more solutions.
4. Interpret a model and its results and communicate the results effectively to non-experts both orally and in writing.

the BA Degree with a Major in Computational and Applied Mathematics

For general university requirements, see Graduation Requirements. Students pursuing BA degree with a major in Computational and Applied Mathematics must complete:

• A minimum of 57-58 courses (49-52 credit hours), depending on course selection, to satisfy major requirements.
• A minimum of 520 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements.
• A minimum of 53 courses (37 credit hours) taken at 300-level or above.

courses listed below satisfy this major. In certain instances, courses not on this official list may be substituted upon approval of major’s academic advisor, or where applicable, department's Director of Undergraduate Studies. (Course substitutions must be formally applied and entered into Degree Works by major's Official Certifier.) Students and their academic advisors should identify and clearly document courses to be taken.

Applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate English proficiency in one of two ways:

1. Completing at least two years of full-time study in an English language curriculum prior to submitting an application.

2. Submitting one of the following official test scores.

• The Coalition Application or the Common Application and Rice writing supplement
• $75 nonrefundable application fee (must be paid online)
• Official high school transcript in English (or a certified English translation)
• Recommendation Letters
  • School Counselor
  • Teacher 5
  • Teacher 2
• Demonstration of English proficiency
• International Student Financial Statement
• Architecture portfolio (Architecture applicants only)