Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

public art installationThe B.S. in mathematics provides students with an opportunity to study one of western civilization’s oldest and richest disciplines. In addition to the intrinsic value of the study of mathematics as a liberal art, the mathematics degree provides the foundation for a variety of careers in business, scientific and related fields. Students desiring preparation for a high school teaching career may also earn secondary mathematics teaching licensure.

Required Core Courses                                                       Credits

MAT-1531

Calculus I

4

MAT-2030

Probability and Statistics

3

MAT-2140

Modeling the Environment

3

MAT-2532

Calculus II

4

MAT-3210

Linear Algebra

3

 

Subtotal                                                                                       17

Students must take a core assessment examination upon completion of the core requirements.

Students must earn a grade of C or better in each of the above required core courses and in each of the elective courses below used to satisfy their degree program requirements.

Elective Courses (at least 15 credits)                            Credits

MAT-2533

Calculus III

4

MAT-3240

Probability Theory with Statistics

3

MAT-3310

Differential Equations

3

MAT-4130

Abstract Algebra*

3

MAT-4140

Geometry*

3

MAT-4710

Special Topics in Mathematics

3

     
Capstone Requirement    
MAT-4930 Senior Project   3

                            

Total                                                                                                 36

Note:  Students in the math major are required to take PHY-1014 Physics I  as part of their General Education Core Curriculum science requirement, and to take INT-3150 Gödel, Escher, Bach:  An Eternal Golden Braid as one of their General Education Core Curriculum interdisciplinary courses.  It is also recommended that students take a course in economics.

*At least one of these is required for Teacher Licensure.

Course Descriptions and Program Details

For more information, see the Undergraduate Course Catalogue.