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ARTS AND SCIENCES standing the ways in which international influences shape the worlds economies, polities, societies, and cultures, and the consequences for global conflict or cooperation. The course explores how such questions may be answered more comprehensively through an interdisciplinary approach that draws from the social sciences and humanities. Donald Hafner IN 504 Seminar: Ethics in International Studies (Fall: 3) Cross Listed with TH 504 Open to Seniors in International Studies and others with the permission of the instructor See course description in the Theology department. Donald J. Dietrich IN 539 Humanitarian Crises and Refugees: Ethical, Political, and Religious (Fall: 3) Cross Listed with TH 539 See course description in the Theology department. David Hollenbach, S.J. IN 550 International Studies Seminar (Spring: 3) Cross Listed with SC 500 See course description in the Sociology department. Paul S. Gray IN 600 Ethics, Religion and International Politics (Spring: 3) Cross Listed with TH 563 See Theology Department for registration approval. Preference to Theology and International Studies majors and minors. See course description in the Theology department. David Hollenbach, S.J. Mathematics Faculty Gerald G. Bilodeau, Professor Emeritus; A.B., University of Maine; A.M., Ph.D., Harvard University Stanley J. Bezuszka, S.J., Professor Emeritus and Director of the Mathematics Institute; A.B., A.M., M.S., Boston College; S.T.L., Weston College; Ph.D., Brown University Avner Ash, Professor; A.B., Ph.D., Harvard University Jenny A. Baglivo, Professor; B.A., Fordham University; M.A., M.S., Ph.D., Syracuse University Margaret J. Kenney, Professor; B.S., M.A., Boston College; Ph.D., Boston University G. Robert Meyerhoff, Professor; A.B., Brown University; Ph.D., Princeton University Mark Reeder, Professor; B.A., Humboldt State University; M.S., University of Oregon; Ph.D., Ohio State University John H. Smith, Professor; A.B., Cornell University; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology Paul R. Thie, Professor; B.S., Canisius College; Ph.D., University of Notre Dame Robert J. Bond, Associate Professor; A.B., Boston College; Ph.D., Brown University Daniel W. Chambers, Associate Professor; B.S., University of Notre Dame; A.M., Ph.D., University of Maryland C.K. Cheung, Associate Professor; B.Sc., University of Hong Kong; Ph.D., University of California Robert H. Gross, Associate Professor; A.B., Princeton University; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology Richard A. Jenson, Associate Professor; A.B., Dartmouth College; A.M., Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago Circle William J. Keane, Associate Professor; A.B., Boston College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame Gerard E. Keough, Associate Professor; Chairperson of the Department; A.B., Boston College; Ph.D., Indiana University Charles Landraitis, Associate Professor; A.B., Wesleyan University; M.S., University of Pennsylvania; A.M., Ph.D., Dartmouth College Rennie Mirollo, Associate Professor; B.A., Columbia College; Ph.D., Harvard University Nancy E. Rallis, Associate Professor; A.B., Vassar College; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University Ned I. Rosen, Associate Professor; B.S., Tufts University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan Martin J. Bridgeman, Assistant Professor; B.A., Trinity College, Dublin; M.A., Ph.D., Princeton University Marie Clote, Lecturer; M.A., D.E.A., University Paris VII Robert C. Reed, Adjunct Assistant Professor; B.A., University of California at Berkeley; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin at Madison Donald Wiener, Lecturer; B.A., Long Island University; M.A., Boston College Contacts Department Office: Carney Hall, Room 301 Department Phone: 617-552-3750 Department Fax: 617-552-3789 Web Site: http://www.bc.edu/math/ Undergraduate Program Description The Mathematics program for majors is designed to provide a solid foundation in the main areas of mathematics and mathematical applications. Course work is offered in preparation for careers in the actuarial profession, applied areas of government and industry, and education. Mathematics majors also make excellent candidates for law school. Courses are also available to support graduate study in pure and applied mathematics, computer science, operations research, and quantitative business management. Major Requirements For students in the classes of 2006 and earlier, the Mathematics major requires completion of ten (10) courses, as follows: Six (6) required courses MT 103 Calculus II (Math/Science Majors) MT 202 Multivariable Calculus MT 210 Linear Algebra MT 216 Algebraic Structures MT 310 Introduction to Abstract Algebra MT 320 Introduction to Analysis Four (4) elective courses Chosen from MT electives numbered 400 and above 800 A grade point average of at least 1.67 in the ten MT courses used to fulfill the major Beginning with the class of 2007, requirements will be changed so that six (6) elective courses must be completed, rather than four. Well-prepared students may omit some of the required courses, upon recommendation of the Chairperson. However, students placing out of one or more required courses are usually required to substitute an MT elective course for each required course omitted, since a minimum of ten courses must be completed in the major. In order to fully appreciate the role of mathematics in other disciplines, we strongly recommend that all students of Mathematics supplement their programs of study with courses in at least one other discipline where Mathematics plays an important role, such as in Physics, Computer Science, Economics, Psychology, and even Philosophy. 148 The Boston College Catalog 2004-2005

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