Mathematics, BS (1701)

The following degree requirements will apply to all students declaring a Mathematics major September 2013 or later. Students who declared the major prior to this date are expected to follow the major requirements as described in the catalog at the time of their entry into the University.

Required Courses in the University Core

Major Requirements - Mathematics

Prerequisites

MTH 232 - Calculus 2 Credits: 4
CS 202 - Computer Science II Credits: 4

Major Courses

Students who choose to major in mathematics must complete the following:

MTH 233 - Calculus 3 Credits: 4
MTH 236 - Introduction to Proof Credits: 3
MTH 250 - Linear Algebra Credits: 3
MTH 421 - Abstract Algebra 1 Credits: 3
MTH 432 - Probability and Statistics I Credits: 3
MTH 406 - Introduction to Topology Credits: 3 or
MTH 410 - Advanced Calculus Credits: 3 or
MTH 411 - Vector Analysis Credits: 3 or
MTH 415 - Complex Variables Credits: 3
MTH 302 - Differential Equations Credits: 3 or
MTH 310 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3 or
MTH 433 - Probability and Statistics II Credits: 3 or
MTH 441 - Mathematical Modeling Credits: 3
MTH - Open MTH Elective 3 Credits
MTH 461 - Capstone Seminar Credits: 3

Additional Science Requirement for the BS Degree

One of the following:

BIO 101 - General Biology 1 Credits: 4.5
BIO 102 - General Biology 2 Credits: 4.5
Plus two major level BIO electives OR
CHM 109 - General Chemistry 1 Credits: 5
CHM 110 - General Chemistry 2 Credits: 4.5
Plus two major level CHM electives OR
ECO 201 - Basic Microeconomic Analysis Credits: 3
ECO 202 - Basic Macroeconomics Analysis Credits: 3
Plus two major level ECO electives OR
Two major level CS electives OR
Two major level PHY electives

Note:

A minimum of a C grade in MTH 231 - Calculus 1 and MTH 232 - Calculus 2 is required to continue as a Mathematics major.

A student who does not earn a C or higher in MTH 231 and/or MTH 232 may retake the course(s) to remain a degree candidate in the major. A student who does not earn a C or higher in the second attempt of MTH 231 and/or MTH 232 must meet with the Department Chair and the Advising Center to help the student choose a major that will lead to successful degree completion. If the student requires further assistance, the chair will refer the student to the Dean.