Mathematics, B.S.

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Students may not double major in both the Applied and Pure Mathematics pathways.

Department Information

Minimum Credits Required: 42

Required Math Core Courses:

Choose One Set of Major Pathway Requirements: (Applied or Pure)

Applied Mathematics Major Requirements-

The Applied Mathematics major pathway is designed to teach you to apply creativity – and the theory you learn – to addressing challenges in the sciences, business, economics and other fields.

CSC 280 - Data Systems, 3 credit hours
OR
CSC 380 - Database: Theory, Application, & Administration, 3 credit hours
MTH 466X - Senior Seminar II, 3 credit hours
OR
MTH 498X - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged (3 credits required)
Methods Courses= Choose two of the following:
MTH 245 - Differential Equations, 3 credit hours
MTH 307 - Introduction to Operations Research, 3 credit hours
MTH 371 - Introduction to Mathematical Modeling, 3 credit hours
MTH 372 - Numerical Analysis, 3 credit hours
Proof Based Elective= Choose one of the following:
MTH 302 - Number Theory, 3 credit hours
MTH 315 - College Geometry, 3 credit hours
MTH 409 - Real Analysis, 4 credit hours
MTH 411 - Abstract Algebra, 4 credit hours
MTH 465 - Senior Seminar I, 3 credit hours

Pure Mathematics Major Requirements-

The Pure Mathematics major pathway is designed to provide a foundation for understanding and utilizing mathematical concepts and techniques in a variety of problem-solving applications.

Math Electives: (15 credit hours required)
- Complete 6 math elective credits above the MTH 200 level (excludes MTH 279 )
- Complete 6 math elective credits above the MTH 300 level
- Complete 3 math elective credits above the MTH 400 level
MTH 464X - Senior Capstone Experience, 3 credit hours

Note(s):

Computer applications are emphasized in many of the courses in mathematics. Therefore, students are urged to take CSC 210 /CSC 212 early in their academic program.

Any independent study courses must have departmental approval to be 200-level or above prior to the beginning of the semester it is taken for credit.

Licensure for Secondary Teaching

Students seeking secondary school licensure in mathematics are required to complete the AYA Major and the required mathematics content courses of this major. See the Education Department section for details.