Programs

BS in Mathematics

This major is designed to offer you quality education in mathematics in addition to a solid foundation in the liberal arts by providing you with a strong background in the skills of logic, reasoning, critical thinking, and technology.

The program covers the traditional aspect of any mathematics major and offers courses that cover contemporary topics in mathematics. It also offers a combination of pure and applied mathematics courses, thus exposing you to mathematical fields that are useful in a multitude of applications such as the physical sciences and engineering, among others.

What Will I Learn?

The required areas of study include core mathematics courses to form a solid foundation in the areas of real analysis, complex analysis, linear algebra, abstract algebra, probability and statistics.

Electives vary between the pure and applied mathematics courses. In addition, you are required to complete three credits in computer programming and nine credits chosen in the fields of computer science, engineering, chemistry, physics, biology and actuarial science.

Your Career

The program prepares you for a wide range of careers such as teaching, but also careers in banking and finance, and the insurance business. It also prepares students to pursue graduate studies in mathematics, applied mathematics, or other related fields.

Once enrolled in the BS in Mathematics program, you may also wish to earn a minor such as a minor in Actuarial Science, in Computer Science, or in Economics.

Curriculum

A minimum of 92 credits are required to graduate, and can be completed in three years for sophomores.

The required areas of study include core mathematics courses to form a solid foundation in the areas of real analysis, complex analysis, linear algebra, abstract algebra, probability and statistics. Electives vary between the pure and applied mathematics courses. In addition, you are required to complete 3 credits in computer programming and nine credits chosen in the fields of actuarial science, the natural sciences, computer science, engineering, or business.

Core requirements (30 credits)

Number Course Cr
MTH201 Calculus III 3
MTH206 Calculus IV 3
MTH207 Discrete Structures I 3
MTH301 Linear Algebra 3
MTH305 Probability and Statistics 3
MTH311 Abstract Algebra 3
MTH401 Real Analysis I 3
MTH409 Introduction to Topology 3
MTH403 Introduction to Complex Analysis 3
MTH410 Real Analysis II 3

Mathematics electives (15 credits)

Number Course Cr
MTH303 Numerical Methods 3
MTH304 Differential Equations 3
MTH306 Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos 3
MTH308 Number Theory 3
MTH309 Graph Theory 3
MTH400 Advanced Linear Algebra 3
MTH498 Topics in Mathematics 3
MTH411 Advanced Topics in Abstract Algebra 3

Liberal Arts Core Curriculum (6 credits)

Number Course Cr
ENG202 Advanced Academic English 3
COM203 Art of Public Communication 3

Liberal Arts Electives (24 credits)

Number Course Cr
LAC Change Makers 6
LAC Digital Cultures 3
  Arts and Humanities 3
  LAS Elective 12

Computer Science Requirement (4 credits)

Number Course Cr
CSC243 Object-Oriented Programming 3
CSC243B Object-Oriented Programming Lab 1

Computer skills (1 credit)

Number Course Cr
CSC201 Computer Applications 1

Restricted electives (6 credits)

Students are required to complete six credits numbered 200 or above from computer science, engineering, chemistry, physics, biology and actuarial science.

Free Electives (6 credits)