Mathematics (B.S.)
The analytical and problem-solving skills cultivated by students majoring in mathematics are both versatile and highly valued in industry, government, and education. The Bachelor of Science degree program in mathematics is designed to prepare students to (1) attend professional and graduate school in mathematics, (2) teach mathematics in secondary school, or (3) seek employment in mathematical related fields in the public and private sectors. Students majoring in mathematics may arrange their course work according to their interests.
The Mathematics degree provides excellent preparation for graduate study or careers where mathematical ideas and techniques are used to solve real world problems. All students majoring in mathematics must satisfy a common lower level and upper level core. Elective coursework beyond the upper level core is taken according to the students' interests.
Curriculum for Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Core Curriculum (Credit: 42 hours)
Area A: Essential Skills (Credit: 9 hours)
Note: Courses required for Area A must be completed within the first 30 hours.
Area B: Institutional Options (Credit: 4 hours)
| Perspectives Elective | 4 credits |
Area C: Humanities/Fine Arts (Credit: 6 hours)
| Literature Elective | 3 credits |
| Area C Elective | 3 credits |
Area D: Science, Math and Technology (Credit: 11 hours)
| Lab Science Elective PHYS 2211K-2212K or CHEM 1211K-1212K are recommended. | 4 credits |
| Lab Science Elective PHYS 2211K-2212K or CHEM 1211K-1212K are recommended. | 4 credits |
| MATH 1251 | Calculus I | 4 credits |
Three (3) hours of MATH 1251 credits will be applied to Area D and the additional 1 hour of credit may be applied to the upper level curriculum.
Area E: Social Sciences (Credit: 12 hours)
| HIST 2111 | United States History to 1865 | 3 credits |
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| HIST 2112 | United States History since 1865 | 3 credits |
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| POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 credits |
| Area E Elective | 3 credits |
| Area E Elective | 3 credits |
Area F: Lower Division Major Requirements (Credit: 18 hours)
Three hours of MATH 2270 credits will be applied to Area F and the additional one hour of credit may be applied to the upper level curriculum.
Upper Level Courses (Credit: 60 hours)
A grade of at least a "C" must be earned in all courses outside of Areas A - F used to satisfy the major.
Mathematics Core (Credit: 21 hours)
One hour of credit for MATH 1251 from Area D.
One hour of credit for MATH 2270 from Area F.
Mathematics Electives (Credit: 24 hours)
MATH Electives Credit: 24 hours
Any mathematics course at or above the 3000-level excluding Elementary/Special Education courses (MATH 3106, MATH 3110, MATH 3156, MATH 4146).
General Electives (Credit: 15 hours)
Any course at or above the 2000-level selected with the guidance of an advisor.