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Curricula in
Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics offers curricula which lead to the following undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematical Sciences, Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. An Integrated Fast Track combined baccalaureate/graduate degree program is also offered.

The curriculum for the B.S. in applied mathematics includes courses in economics, industrial engineering, statistics, computer science and mathematics. The curriculum also requires a concentration in either applied mathematics, statistics or actuarial sciences. A student completing this program is prepared to enter employment with analytical and quantitative tools relevant to modern technological industries and/or modern financial markets. On the other hand, with the appropriate electives chosen, the student is prepared to enter quantitatively oriented graduate programs. The curriculum for the B.S. in Applied Mathematical Sciences can be found under Applied Mathematical Sciences within the College of Science in this catalog. Advising for this degree option is done through the Undergraduate Program Office in the Department of Mathematics.

The B.A. degree in Mathematics is intended for students who are interested in a traditional liberal arts education in mathematics. A minor field of study must be chosen for this degree.

The B.S. in Mathematics provides the student with an in-depth study of both science (physics, chemistry, biology) and mathematics.

With carefully chosen electives in education, any one of the above three degree plans can lead to teacher certification. Students interested in teacher certification may find the B.A. degree plan the most suitable since this degree plan offers the greatest flexibility for the inclusion of teacher certification courses.

Bachelor of Arts
FRESHMAN YEAR
First Semester

(Th-Pr)

Cr

 

Second Semester

(Th-Pr)

Cr
ENGL 104 Comp. and Rhetoric 1
(3-0)
3
   HIST 106 History of the U.S.
(3-0)
3
HIST 105 History of the U.S.
(3-0)
3
   MATH 172 Calculus
(4-0)
4
MATH 171 Analytic Geometry and Calc.
(4-0)
4
   English literature elective 3
3
Science 2
4
   Science 2
4
* KINE 198 Health and Fitness Activity
(0-2)
1
   * KINE 199 Required Physical Activity
(0-2)
1
 
15
   
15
SOPHOMORE YEAR
MATH 220 Fund. of Discrete Mathematics

(3-0)

3

 

CPSC 206 Structured Programming in C

(3-2)

4
MATH 221 Several Variable Calculus
(4-0)
4
   MATH 222 Linear Algebra I
(3-0)
3
POLS 206 American Natl. Govt.
(3-0)
3
   MATH 308 Differential Equations
(3-0)
3
Visual and performing arts elective 3
3
   POLS 207 State and Local Govt.
(3-0)
3
Elective 4
3
   Elective 4
(3-3)
4
 
16
   
17
JUNIOR YEAR
ENGL 210 Sci. and Technical Writing or ENGL 301 Technical Writing

(3-0)

3

 

STAT 211 Principles of Statistics I

(3-0)

3
MATH 409 Advanced Calculus I
(3-0)
3
  Mathematics elective 5
3
PHYS 218 Mechanics
(3-3)
4
   Electives 4
9
Electives 4
6
    
15
 
16
    
SENIOR YEAR
MATH 415 Modern Algebra I or MATH 423 Linear Algebra II or MATH 433 Applied Algebra

(3-0)

3

 

Mathematics electives 5

 

6
Mathematics elective 5  
3
  Electives 4  
11
Electives 4  
11
     
17
   
17
     

NOTES: 1. ENGL 104 and 210 or 301 satisfy the communication requirement for the University Core Curriculum.

2. Freshman science courses are to be selected from BIOL 113/123; BIOL 114/124; CHEM 101 or CHEM 103/113; CHEM 102 or CHEM 104/114. Any 8 hours of these science courses satisfies the natural sciences requirement for the University Core Curriculum.

3. Select 3 hours of English literature which fulfills the humanities requirement of the University Core Curriculum. Select 3 hours from the visual and performing arts courses to fulfill the University Core Curriculum requirement.

4. A 15-18-hour minor field of study should be chosen in conference with a departmental advisor. Three hours of electives must be chosen from the approved University Core Curriculum list for social and behavioral sciences. In addition, 6 hours of courses must be in the area of international and cultural diversity. These may be in addition to other University Core Curriculum courses, or if a course in this category satisfies another area of the Core, it can be used to meet both requirements. Students desiring teacher certification should consult the requirements for certification before registering for electives.

5. Nine of the twelve hours of math elective courses are to be from any 400- or 600-level MATH, excluding MATH 401 and 601. The last three hours can be from any 400- or 600-level MATH (excluding MATH 401 or 601), any 400-level STAT, CPSC 210 or higher, or any 400-level INEN, excluding any 485 course in any department without permission of a departmental advisor. Students wishing to be certified must take MATH 403 and 467. Students who plan to attend graduate school are encouraged to take MATH 416, 447 and at least one 600-level course.

Bachelor of Science
FRESHMAN YEAR
First Semester

(Th-Pr)

Cr

 

Second Semester

(Th-Pr)

Cr
ENGL 104 Comp. and Rhetoric 1
(3-0)
3
   CPSC 206 Structured Prog. in C
(3-2)
4
MATH 171 Analytic Geometry and Calculus
(4-0)
4
   MATH 172 Calculus
(4-0)
4
POLS 206 American Natl. Govt.
(3-0)
3
   POLS 207 State and Local Govt.
(3-0)
3
Science 2
4
   Science 2
4
* KINE 198 Health and Fitness Activity
(0-2)
1
   * KINE 199 Required Physical Activity
(0-2)
1
 
15
   
16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
HIST 105 History of the U.S.

(3-0)

3

 

HIST 106 History of the U.S.

(3-0)

3
MATH 220 Fund. of Discrete Mathematics
(3-0)
3
   MATH 222 Linear Algebra
(3-0)
3
MATH 221 Several Variable Calculus
(4-0)
4
   MATH 308 Differential Equations
(3-0)
3
Science 4
4
   PHYS 218 Mechanics
(3-3)
4
Elective 5
3
   English literature elective 3
3
 
17
   
16
JUNIOR YEAR
MATH 409 Advanced Calculus I

(3-0)

3

 

MATH 410 Advanced Calculus II or MATH 446 Topics in Analysis I

(3-0)

3

MATH 415 Modern Algebra I or MATH 433 Applied Algebra

(3-0)

3

 

MATH 416 Modern Algebra II or MATH 423 Linear Algebra II

(3-0)

3

Science 4

 

3

 

PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics

(3-3)

 

Electives 5

 

6

 

or

 

 

 

 

15

 

OCNG 451 Math. Model of Ocean Climate

(3-3)

4

 

 

 

 

Electives 5

 

6
 
   
16
SENIOR YEAR
ENGL 210 Sci. and Technical Writing 1 or ENGL 301 Technical Writing 1

(3-0)

3

 

Mathematics electives 6

 

9
Mathematics electives 6
6
  Electives 5  
8
Science elective 4
3
      
17
Electives 5
4
      
 
16
      

NOTES: 1. ENGL 104 and 210 or 301 satisfy the communication requirement for the University Core Curriculum.

2. Freshman science courses are to be selected from BIOL 113, 123; BIOL 114, 124; CHEM 101 or CHEM 103/113; CHEM 102 or CHEM 104/114. Any 8 hours of these science courses satisfy the science requirement of the University Core Curriculum.

3. Select 3 hours of English literature which fulfill the humanities requirement for the University Core Curriculum.

4. Science electives should be chosen from biology, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics or physics courses after consultation with the student's advisor. At least 6 hours must be 200-level or above.

5. Three elective hours must be chosen from the approved University Core Curriculum list for visual and performing arts. An additional 3 elective hours must be chosen from the approved University Core Curriculum list for social and behavioral sciences. In addition, 6 hours of courses must be in the area of international and cultural diversity. These may be in addition to other University Core Curriculum courses, or if a course in this category satisfies another area of the Core, it can be used to meet both requirements. Students desiring teacher certification should consult the requirements for certification before registering for electives.

6. Fifteen hours must be chosen from any 400- or 600-level MATH (excluding MATH 401, 403 and 601), and STAT 414. Students are encouraged to take MATH 414, 442 or 470. Departmental permission is required to take MATH 485 or to enroll in a 600-level MATH course. Students who plan to attend graduate school are encouraged to take MATH 416, 447 and at least one 600-level course.