2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 01, 2025  
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mathematics, B.S.


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Career Opportunities

A B.S. degree in Mathematics will offer opportunities in research organizations, public and private industry, government and academia.

Departmental Requirements

This program covers a broad spectrum of pure and applied mathematics. Courses are offered in a variety of topics including Calculus, Real and Complex Analysis, Number Theory, Topology, Linear Algebra, Modern Algebra, Statistics, and Probability. It is designed for persons who wish to pursue careers in statistics, actuarial science, mathematical modeling, and graduate study in mathematics or statistics. It is advisable that students take 300 and 400 level computer science, natural sciences, engineering and technology courses relevant to the field of interest. The program requires 120 credit hours with a grade of “C” or better in required major and other mathematics courses.

Required Courses


General Education Requirements


All students are expected to complete a common body of academic course work. The General Education Requirements are designed to promote the development of a comprehensive educational base which will effectively support a student’s choice of a major concentration.

Curriculum Area I - Arts and Humanities: Credits 9


Discipline E: Speech

Discipline C: Language

Two courses from the following:

Curriculum Area II - Social and Behavioral Sciences: Credits 6


Students must select one course in each of two disciplines:

Curriculum Area III - Biological and Physical Sciences: Credits 8


Students must select two science courses and two science laboratory course from the following:

Curriculum Area IV - Mathematics: Credits 4


Curriculum Area V - English Composition: Credits 9


Curriculum Area VI - Emerging Issues: Credits 4


Total Required for General Education: Credits 40


1Students must pass ENGL 101  and ENGL 102  with grade of “C” or above before taking ENGL 203 .

2Honors students should take honors courses.

Major Electives: Credits 9


Students should consult with their assigned advisor and select at least three additional courses according to their desired interest:

Applied Mathematics Concentration


Other 300 and 400 level courses in Mathematics and Computer Science may be substituted for some of these electives.

Free Elective Courses: Credits 12


It is advisable to take 300 and 400 level mathematics, computer science, engineering, and technology courses relevant to fields of interest.

Curriculum Guide for Mathematics


 

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