Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
The mathematics major has two options:
- The applied program prepares students to apply mathematics in areas of science, business and technology.
- The traditional program prepares students for mathematics research and graduate school.
| Mathematics Core | 35 cr | | MAT2005 | Problem Solving | 2 | | MAT2122 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 | | MAT2215 | Linear Algebra | 3 | | MAT2225 | Foundations of Mathematics | 4 | | MAT3223 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry III | 4 | | MAT3225 | Discrete Mathematics or | 2 | | MAT2075 | History of Mathematics | | MAT3251 | Probability or | 4 | | MAT3252 | Calculus-based Statistics | | MAT3335 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 4 | | MAT3835 | Career Competencies Seminar | 1 | | MAT4335 | Computer-aided Mathematics | 4 | | MAT4845 | Senior Project (WCE, OCE) | 3 | |
Applied Program
- Natural World courses in core curriculum must include MAT2121.
| Required Courses | 16 cr | | MAT4337 | Mathematical Models and Applications | 4 | | MAT4339 | Numerical Analysis | 4 | | Related Field Electives | 8 | All eight credits of electives must be chosen from one of the following disciplines, in consultation with the academic advisor; in addition, students are strongly encouraged to complete a minor, where available, in the discipline in which the eight credits are fulfilled: - Accounting
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Design
- Finance
- Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Physics
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Traditional Program
- Natural World courses in core curriculum must include MAT2121 and PHY1201.
| Required Courses | 16 cr | | MAT3211 | Abstract Algebra I | 4 | | MAT3245 | Modern Geometry | 4 | | Mathematics Electives | 8 | | Choose MAT courses (MAT2825 and higher) not counted above. | |
Note: WCE= Written Communication Emphasis; OCE = Oral Communication Emphasis. See the catalog for explanation and prerequisites.
