Mathematics Major (Bachelor of Science)

A student majoring in mathematics must complete 57 quarter hours in the major, consisting of the core requirements and one of four options. In addition, the student must complete the required cognates, the general studies program, and all baccalaureate degree requirements as outlined in this bulletin. A student contemplating graduate work is encouraged to take a foreign language sequence. Senior students are required to take the Major Field Test (MFT) in mathematics.

Core Requirements:

MATH 181Analytic Geometry and Calculus I

4

MATH 281Analytic Geometry and Calculus II

4

MATH 282Analytic Geometry and Calculus III

4

MATH 283Analytic Geometry and Calculus IV

4

MATH 289Linear Algebra and its Applications

3

MATH 312Ordinary Differential Equations

4

MATH 496Seminar

1

MATH 497Seminar

1

Total Credit Hours:25

Cognates:

(For all concentrations except Actuarial Studies)
CPTR 141Introduction to Programming

4

PHYS 251Principles of Physics

3

PHYS 252Principles of Physics

3

PHYS 253Principles of Physics

3

PHYS 254Principles of Physics Laboratory

1

PHYS 255Principles of Physics Laboratory

1

PHYS 256Principles of Physics Laboratory

1

Select one of the following sequences:

BIOL 141General Biology

4

BIOL 142General Biology

4

BIOL 143General Biology

4

or

CHEM 141General Chemistry

3

CHEM 142General Chemistry

3

CHEM 143General Chemistry

3

CHEM 144General Chemistry Laboratory

1

CHEM 145General Chemistry Laboratory

1

CHEM 146General Chemistry Laboratory

1

or

CPTR 142Data Structures, Algorithms, and Objects I

4

CPTR 143Data Structures, Algorithms,and Objects II

4

and

CPTR
One Additional CPTR Course

3-4

Concentration: Actuarial Studies

This option prepares the student to take the first actuarial examination. Students preparing for the second examination should consult with their advisers.

Required Courses:

MATH 315Probability and Statistics

4

MATH 316Regression and Time Series Analysis

4

MATH 341Numerical Analysis

4

MATH 451Advanced Calculus

4

MATH 452Advanced Calculus

3

MATH
Electives

13

Total Credit Hours:32

Electives: Electives must be chosen in consultation with and approved by the academic adviser assigned by the department chair. Credit will not be given for mathematics courses with numbers below 181. Students seeking a teaching endorsement should consult with the certification officer in the School of Education and Psychology.

Actuarial Studies Cognates:

CPTR 141Introduction to Programming

4

ACCT 201Principles of Accounting

4

ACCT 202Principles of Accounting

3

ECON 211Principles of Macroeconomics

4

ECON 212Principles of Microeconomics

4

FINA 351Managerial Finance

4

FINA 365Risk and Insurance

4

FINA 441Financial Markets and Institutions (or ECON 441)

4

Concentration: Applied Mathematics

Required Courses:

MATH 315Probability and Statistics

4

MATH 341Numerical Analysis

4

MATH 316Regression and Time Series Analysis

4

or

MATH 413Partial Differential Equations

4

MATH
Electives

12-13

Select two of the following courses: 7-8

MATH 451Advanced Calculus

4

MATH 452Advanced Calculus

3

MATH 461Abstract Algebra

4

MATH 462Abstract Algebra

4

Total Credit Hours:32

Electives: Electives must be chosen in consultation with and approved by the academic adviser assigned by the department chair. Credit will not be given for mathematics courses with numbers below 181. Students seeking a teaching endorsement should consult with the certification officer in the School of Education and Psychology.

Concentration: Preparation for Graduate Study in Mathematics

Required Courses:

MATH 451Advanced Calculus

4

MATH 452Advanced Calculus

3

MATH 453Advanced Calculus

3

MATH 461Abstract Algebra

4

MATH 462Abstract Algebra

4

MATH 463Abstract Algebra

4

MATH
Electives

10

Total Credit Hours:32

Electives: Electives must be chosen in consultation with and approved by the academic adviser assigned by the department chair. Credit will not be given for mathematics courses with numbers below 181. Students seeking a teaching endorsement should consult with the certification officer in the School of Education and Psychology.

Concentration: Preparation for Secondary Teaching in Mathematics

Required Courses:

MATH 250Discrete Mathematics

4

MATH 315Probability and Statistics

4

MATH 321Geometry

4

MATH 360Introduction to the History of Mathematics

4

MATH 451Advanced Calculus

4

MATH 452Advanced Calculus

3

MATH 461Abstract Algebra

4

MATH
Electives

5

Total Credit Hours:32

Electives: Electives must be chosen in consultation with and approved by the academic adviser assigned by the department chair. Credit will not be given for mathematics courses with numbers below 181. Students seeking a teaching endorsement should consult with the certification officer in the School of Education and Psychology.