Mathematics B.A.
The Mathematics major is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to:
- pursue graduate study in the mathematical sciences;
- find mathematics-related employment in business or industry upon graduation;
- teach mathematics at the secondary level; or
- acquire mathematical tools for use in the physical, social, or life sciences.
Degree Requirements
A major in Mathematics is achieved by the completion of a minimum of 8 MAT courses at or above the 135 level (excluding MAT 201, MAT 202, MAT 203, and MAT 308), plus a collateral CSC course, and a capstone requirement as follows, in addition to the General Education and electives required for a degree:
Required Core Courses
| MAT 135 | Calculus I | 1 Course Credit |
| MAT 214 | Linear Algebra | 1 Course Credit |
| MAT 225 | Calculus II | 1 Course Credit |
| MAT 315 | Fundamental Concepts of Math | 1 Course Credit |
| MAT 330 | Calculus III | 1 Course Credit |
NOTE: For each course waived based on test scores, an additional course above MAT 135 must be completed satisfactorily.
Required Capstone Course
| MAT 426 | Math Lit: Rdg & Communication | 1 Course Credit |
| or | |
| Approved research experience | |
Required Distribution Courses
A minimum of 3 courses chosen from
Courses must satisfy each of the following four groups.
Courses may satisfy more than one category:
Theoretical:
| MAT 321 | Foundations of Geometry | 1 Course Credit |
| MAT 432 | Abstract Algebra | 1 Course Credit |
| MAT 434 | Real Analysis | 1 Course Credit |
| MAT 436 | Topology | 1 Course Credit |
Applied:
Analysis:
Nonanalysis:
Required Collateral Course
One (1) course credit chosen from the following:
| CSC 111 | Storytelling-Comp Animation | 1 Course Credit |
| CSC 114/BUS 114 | Business App & Prog (BUS) | 1 Course Credit |
| CSC 124 | Building Better Apps | 1 Course Credit |
| CSC 126 | Intro to Robotics | 1 Course Credit |
| CSC 226 | Software Design & Implement | 1 Course Credit |
| CSC 236 | Data Structures | 1 Course Credit |
Required Senior-level Courses
At least two (2) course credits chosen from
Each of these courses may also satisfy a distribution requirement as described above.
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