Mathematics, B.S.

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Requirements for the major in mathematics, B.S. program

To earn the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in mathematics, students must:

1. Complete a core of nine courses with a grade of at least 2.0 in each

MTH 154 - Calculus I (4) Credits
MTH 155 - Calculus II (4) Credits
MTH 254 - Multivariable Calculus (4) Credits
MTH 275 - Linear Algebra (4) Credits
MTH 302 - Introduction to Advanced Mathematical Thinking (4) Credits
MTH 452 - Advanced Calculus I (4) Credits
MTH 453 - Advanced Calculus II (4) Credits
MTH 475 - Abstract Algebra (4) Credits
STA 226 - Applied Probability and Statistics (4) Credits

2. Complete four additional 3- or 4-credit courses in the mathematical sciences chosen from

Majors in the secondary education program must include APM 263 , MTH 462 and MTH 414 among these four courses. Well-prepared students may substitute 500-level courses with the approval of the departmental adviser.

APM 255 - Introduction to Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra (4) Credits
APM 263 - Discrete Mathematics (4) Credits

3. Complete

CSE 230 - Object-Oriented Computing I (4) Credits with a grade of at least 2.0.

4. Complete three additional 3- or 4-credit courses, as approved by the departmental adviser, in an area related to mathematics, with an average grade of at least 2.00.

The area chosen will normally be in science, engineering, computer science, economics or statistics. Courses used to satisfy this requirement may also be used to satisfy university general education and college distribution requirements. Students in the secondary education program will be deemed to have satisfied this requirement with their secondary teaching minor, regardless of its subject area.