Mathematics - B.S.

Purpose

The major in Mathematics is intended to provide students a solid foundation for pursuing further study in mathematics or equipping students for careers in education, industry, or government. It also is flexible enough to be combined with a wide variety of other majors, thus enhancing career choices, or used as preparation for fields such as engineering, medicine, or industrial mathematics.

General Education Competencies

Students in this major meet the general education competencies by taking the approved standard courses.

Requirements

A major in Mathematics requires 53 hours of core mathematics courses, electives, and supporting courses. At least 18 hours must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and electives must be numbered 253 or higher.

Requirements (53-54 credits)

Required Courses (38 credits)

MAT-223	Introduction to Mathematics Via Discrete Processes	3
MAT-253	Calculus I	4
MAT-254	Calculus II	4
MAT-255	Calculus III	4
MAT-280	Linear Algebra	3
MAT-342	Number Theory	3
MAT-344	Modern Abstract Algebra	3
MAT-353	Differential Equations	3
MAT-363	Mathematical Statistics I	3
MAT-456	Elementary Real Analysis	3
MAT-481	History & Foundations of Mathematics	3
MAT-490	Math Senior Seminar	2

Choose one of the following: (2-3 credits)

MAT-475	Independent Learning-Mathematics	1 to 3
MAT-495	Research in Mathematics	1 to 4

Choose one of the following: (3 credits)

MAT-444	Advanced Algebra	3
MAT-455	Point Set Topology	3
MAT-457	Complex Variables	3

Choose one additional MAT elective from the following: (3-4 credits)

MAT-322	Mathematical Modeling I	4
MAT-324	Mathematical Modeling II	4
MAT-333	Modern Geometry	4
MAT-364	Mathematical Statistics II	3
MAT-373	Numerical Analysis	3
MAT-396	Advanced Studies in Mathematics	1 to 3
MAT-444	Advanced Algebra	3
MAT-446	Advanced Calculus	3
MAT-455	Point Set Topology	3
MAT-457	Complex Variables	3

Required Supporting Courses (7 credits)

CIS-125	Introduction to Computer Sciences I	3
PHY-221	University Physics I	4

PHY-221: meets lab science requirement