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 1554 - Calculus I (4)
MTH 1555 - Calculus II (4)
MTH 2554 - Multivariable Calculus (4)
MTH 2775 - Linear Algebra (4)
MTH 3002 - Introduction to Advanced Mathematical Thinking (4)
MTH 4552 - Advanced Calculus I (4)
MTH 4775 - Abstract Algebra I (4)
STA 2226 - Applied Probability and Statistics (4)

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

APM 2555 - Introduction to Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra (4)
APM 2663 - Discrete Mathematics (4)
MOR 2442 - Elementary Models in Operations Research (4)
Courses labeled MTH, APM, MOR or STA at the 3000-4000 level, with the exception of
MTH 4997
Each course must be completed with a grade of at least 2.0. Majors in the secondary education program must choose
APM 2663
  ,
MTH 4662
  and
MTH 4114
  as these three courses. Well-prepared students may substitute 5000-level courses with the approval of the departmental adviser.

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.

Additional Information

In addition to these major requirements, students must complete the Oakland University General Education Requirements , the College of Arts and Sciences College Exploratory Requirement , and an appropriate number of free elective classes to meet the overall credit requirement for the degree (in most cases 124; some degrees may require a greater number).

As a general rule, no more than eight credits of course work used to satisfy one major, minor or concentration may be applied toward another, but exceptions to this rule may be allowed with the written approval of the program coordinators.