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B.S. in Mathematics

Overview

Students must complete or demonstrate the following before declaring a major in Mathematics:

  1. A letter of interest sent to the Mathematics Program Director.
  2. One of the following:
    1. A grade of A in MAT 130, Precalculus, or
    2. A grade of B or higher in MAT 150, Calculus I, or
    3. A grade of C or higher in MAT 205, Calculus II.
  3. A cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
  4. A letter of recommendation from one of the student's mathematics instructors. This letter is to focus on the student's creativity and potential for thriving as a mathematics major.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics will prepare students for graduate school. The Bachelor of Science degree is geared toward a more science-intensive curriculum than the Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics.

Summary of Requirements


2022-2023
Core Curriculum 43
Pre-Major Courses 17-20
Major and Related Courses 41-44
Free Elective Courses 13-19
TOTAL: 120

Pre-major courses to be taken during freshman year

Required pre-major courses 17-20 hours
BIO 201Research Methods in the Sciences

4
Or
ITS 110Programming Fundamentals

3

MAT 130Precalculus

4
MAT 150Calculus I

4

MAT 130: Three hours count toward the general studies requirement, replacing GSR 104
BIO 201: Four hours count toward the general studies requirement, replacing GSR 230

 

Other pre-major courses: Choose a two-semester course and laboratory sequence in one laboratory science and one additional semester (course and laboratory) in another laboratory science. (12 hours)

BIO 107Principles of Biology for Science Majors I

4
BIO 108Principles of Biology for Science Majors II

4
CHE 107General Chemistry I

3
CHE 108General Chemistry II

3
CHE 109General Chemistry Laboratory I

1
CHE 110General Chemistry Laboratory II

1
PHY 151Physics I

3
PHY 152Physics II

3
PHY 153Physics I Laboratory

1
PHY 154Physics II Laboratory

1

Note: Lab sections should be taken concurrently.

 

Required mathematics courses 35-38 hours

MAT 205Calculus II

4
MAT 206Calculus III

4
MAT 210Mathematical Proofs

3
MAT 307Linear Algebra

3
MAT 313Introduction to Probability

3
MAT 314Applied Statistics I

3
MAT 328Differential Equations

3
MAT 410Foundations of Geometry

3
MAT 434Abstract Algebra

3
MAT 451Internship

3
MAT 455Advanced Calculus I

3
STM 403Senior Capstone

3

MAT 451: EDU 648 may be substituted for MAT 451.

 

Elective mathematics courses 6 hours

Choose from:

MAT 320History of Mathematics

3
MAT 340Introduction to Number Theory

3
MAT 348Introduction to Cryptography

3
MAT 360Introduction to Operations Research

3
MAT 361Numerical Analysis

3
MAT 414Applied Statistics II

3
MAT 445Introduction to Complex Analysis

3
MAT 456Advanced Calculus II

3
MAT 495Special Topics

1-5

Recommended coursework 6-12 hours

One or two years of a foreign language, preferably German or French

Program Outcomes

Demonstrate competence in discussing mathematical and statistical concepts in writing and in American Sign  Language. 

 

Demonstrate an understanding of the analytical foundations of the core fields of Algebra, Calculus,  Geometry, and Statistics.

 

Demonstrate competence in the computational techniques of Calculus, Statistics, and Linear Algebra, including through the use of software.

 

Demonstrate an understanding of the fields of Mathematics and Statistics by exploring their applications, history, importance in reproducible and rigorous quantitative research, ethical decisions, and career opportunities.

 

Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data and of evidence-based decision-making for questions of personal wellness choices, civic discourse within communities, and/or public policies.

 

Subject:

Mathematics