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Undergraduate Catalog 2004-2006: Programs

Major in Mathematics

Bachelor of Science

The concentration in mathematics is directed toward three types of students: those interested in pursuing graduate training in mathematics, those interested in teaching mathematics at the pre-college level, and those interested in entering careers in business and industry. Career areas for which the math major is appropriate preparation include actuarial science, computer science, operations research, and a variety of research and engineering applications. An undergraduate concentration in mathematics is also becoming increasingly popular as a stepping-stone to graduate study in a wide range of disciplines from business administration to oceanography. Students considering the mathematics concentration should plan to begin the calculus sequence as early as possible in their college careers. A minimum of 38 semester hours from the following lists is required for the mathematics major.

Required Core: 20 semester hours
CSC1500 Computer Science I (4)
MTH2210 Calculus I (4)
MTH2220 Calculus II (4)
MTH2230 Calculus III (4)
MTH3210 Introduction to Advanced Mathematics (3)
*EDU3820 Methods for Teaching Secondary Mathematics (4)
MTH4990 Senior Seminar in Mathematics (1)

Selected Courses: Choose at least 18 semester hours from the selected list.
*MTH3240 Probability and Statistics (3)
*MTH3250 Linear Algebra (3)
MTH3270 Discrete Mathematics (3)
MTH3300 Differential Equations (3)
*MTH3320 Modern Geometry (3)
MTH3350 History of Mathematics (3)
MTH3490 Numerical Analysis (3)
*MTH4260 Number Theory (3)
*MTH4450 Abstract Algebra (3)
MTH2810,3810,4810 Selected Topic in Mathematics (3)
MTH383,483 Directed Study (1-3)
MTH4970 Research in Mathematics (1-3)
MTH4980 Independent Study (1-3)

*Required only for those seeking teacher certification.

Posted 31 December 2003
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