2019-2020 Catalog

 

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 (55-57 credits)

Required Courses (40 credits)

MAT-223Introduction to Mathematics Via Discrete Processes

3

MAT-253Calculus I

4

MAT-254Calculus II

4

MAT-255Calculus III

4

MAT-280Linear Algebra

3

MAT-282Transition to Advanced Mathematics

4

MAT-344Modern Abstract Algebra

3

MAT-353Differential Equations

3

MAT-363Mathematical Statistics I

4

MAT-456Elementary Real Analysis

3

MAT-481History & Foundations of Mathematics

3

MAT-490Math Senior Seminar

2

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

MAT-475Independent Learning-Mathematics

1 to 3

MAT-495Research in Mathematics

1 to 4

Choose one of the following: (3 credits)

MAT-444Advanced Algebra

3

MAT-446Advanced Calculus

3

MAT-455Point Set Topology

3

MAT-457Complex Variables

3

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

MAT-204Applied Statistics I

3

MAT-322Mathematical Modeling I

3

MAT-324Mathematical Modeling II

4

MAT-333Modern Geometry

3

MAT-364Mathematical Statistics II

3

MAT-373Numerical Analysis

3

MAT-396Advanced Studies in Mathematics

1 to 3

MAT-444Advanced Algebra

3

MAT-446Advanced Calculus

3

MAT-455Point Set Topology

3

MAT-457Complex Variables

3

Required Supporting Courses (7-8 credits)

CIS-121Introduction to Programming

3

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or

CIS-125Introduction to Computer Sciences I

4

PHY-221University Physics I

4

PHY-221: meets lab science requirement

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