Mathematics, B.A.

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Requirements for the liberal arts major in mathematics, B.A. program

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

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

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

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

APM 255 - Introduction to Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra (4)
APM 263 - Discrete Mathematics (4)
MOR 242 - Elementary Models in Operations Research (4) and
courses labeled MTH, APM, MOR or STA at the 300-400 level, with the exception of MTH 497
Majors in the secondary education program must choose APM 263, MTH 462 and MTH 414 as these three courses. Well-prepared students may substitute 500-level courses with the approval of the departmental adviser. Each course must be completed with a grade of at least 2.0.

3. Complete one of the following courses with a grade of at least 2.0.

4. Complete two 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 2.0.

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 or college exploratory 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.