Departments & Programs
Mathematics
The Mathematics Major


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The mathematics curriculum provides preparation for graduate study and for a variety of careers in industry and government. There is enough flexibility in the program to allow a large choice of electives, and the program, when combined with further study in a second area, can provide an excellent foundation for graduate or professional study in the physical sciences, computer science, engineering, or business.

The major consists of 10 required courses, beginning with a two-semester calculus sequence along with a course in mathematical reasoning. These are followed by a four-course mathematics core and two major electives to be chosen from a specified list of alternatives. The capstone course of the program is a problem-solving seminar which is designed to draw upon all courses in the foundation and to develop the student’s abilities in mathematical reasoning. Students are further advised to include courses in discrete mathematics, computer science and the history of mathematics in their studies.

Students wishing to teach mathematics at the secondary level must follow the Dual Major with Secondary Education and Mathematics. Students pursuing a double major in elementary education and mathematics may take either of the mathematics majors described below, but are encouraged to take the Dual Major with Secondary Education.

Degree Requirements
Majors pursuing a Bachelor of Science in mathematics must satisfy University Core Curriculum requirements and the College speech requirement, COMM 210. In addition, they must complete the following courses and a sufficient number of electives to total 120 credits. Majors are encouraged to apply electives toward a minor or second major.

MATH          213                Calculus I and Lab
MATH          214                Calculus II and Lab
MATH          231                Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning
MATH          331                Linear Algebra
MATH          351                Calculus of Several Variables
MATH          371                Real Analysis
MATH          390                Abstract Algebra
MATH          421                Problem Seminar
and two electives selected from: MATH 221, 301, 315, 317, 330, 335, 340, 342, 370, 381, 431, and COMSC 110.

The Mathematics and Secondary Education Dual Major

Majors pursuing a dual major for secondary education must satisfy University Core Curriculum requirements and the College speech requirement. In addition, they must complete the following courses and a sufficient number of electives to total 120 credits. Note that there are no electives among the mathematics courses required for the double major with secondary education.

MATH           213              Calculus I and Lab
MATH           214              Calculus II and Lab
MATH           231              Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning
MATH           315              Probability and Statistics
MATH           331              Linear Algebra
MATH           335              Topics for Secondary Mathematics Education
MATH           340              History of Mathematics
MATH           351              Calculus of Several Variables
MATH           390              Abstract Algebra
COMSC        110               Introduction to Computer Science I and Lab


The Mathematics Minor

MATH            213              Calculus I and Lab
MATH            214              Calculus II and Lab
and four Mathematics courses at the 200 level or above.

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