Mathematics (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics includes three concentrations: General Mathematics, Secondary Education, and Applied Statistics.

Candidates for the Mathematics B.S. program must complete all graduation requirements outlined in the Middle Georgia State University Catalog. A grade of C or higher must be earned in all courses outside of Areas A – F used to satisfy the major.

Curriculum for Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Core Curriculum (Credit: 42 hours)

Area A: Essential Skills (Credit: 9 hours)

ENGL 1101English Composition I

3 credits

ENGL 1102English Composition II

3 credits

 

MATH 1112Plane Trigonometry

3 credits

OR

MATH 1113Precalculus Mathematics

3 credits

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 1251Calculus 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 2111United States History to 1865

3 credits

OR

HIST 2112United States History since 1865

3 credits

 

POLS 1101American Government

3 credits

Area E Elective

3 credits

Area E Elective

3 credits

Area F: Lower Division Major Requirements (Credit: 18 hours)

MATH 1371Computing for the Mathematical Sciences

4 credits

OR

CSCI 1301Computer Science I

3 credits

 

MATH 2252Calculus II

4 credits

MATH 2253Calculus III

4 credits

MATH 2260Introduction to Linear Algebra

3 credits

MATH 2120Discrete Mathematics

3 credits

OR

MATH 2270Differential Equations

4 credits

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.

Note: The General Mathematics and Secondary Education concentrations require MATH 2270 in Area F.

UPPER-LEVEL CURRICULUM (60 hours)

The upper-level curriculum consists of two areas. Area I is a set of upper-level courses common to all concentrations. Area II is satisfied by completing coursework in a concentration.

Note: Students cannot receive credit for both MATH 3500 and MATH 3600, for both MATH 4611 and MATH 4621, or for both MATH 4612 and MATH 4622.

Note: A grade of C or higher must be earned in all courses outside of Areas A – F used to satisfy the major.

Area I: Common Upper-Level Courses (7 hours)

MATH 3251Applied Combinatorics

3 credits

MATH 3600Probability and Statistics

3 credits

Note: One hour of credit for MATH 1251 from Area D.

Area II: Upper-Level Concentration (53 hours)

This area is satisfied by completing a Mathematics/Statistics concentration.

General Mathematics Concentration

Mathematics is the language of science and is used in a multitude of interesting and rewarding disciplines. The Mathematics concentration helps students develop critical thinking skills and an inquisitive and analytical approach to problem solving. Such skills are highly sought by employers as well as graduate and professional schools. The demand for mathematicians is vast including fields as diverse as robotics, national security, animated films, climate study, and medicine.

Required Major Field Courses (17 hours)
MATH 3040Bridge to Higher Mathematics

3 credits

MATH 3207Communicating Mathematics

4 credits

MATH 3260Modern Algebra

3 credits

MATH 4150Linear Algebra

3 credits

MATH 4260Mathematical Analysis

3 credits

           One hour of credit for MATH 2270 from Area F.

Major Field Electives (21 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.

Secondary Education Concentration

The concentration in Secondary Education provides a pathway for students interested in teaching. Well-prepared teachers of mathematics are in high demand to meet the needs of economic growth and technological advances. Students learn strong foundations in content knowledge across diverse areas of mathematics, along with the skills necessary to convey these concepts to others. This program adheres to all state and national standards and provides credentials to teach mathematics in 6th through 12th grades.

Required Major Field Courses (14 hours)
MATH 3040Bridge to Higher Mathematics

3 credits

MATH 3207Communicating Mathematics

4 credits

MATH 3510Foundations of Geometry

3 credits

MATH 4150Linear Algebra

3 credits

           One hour of credit for MATH 2270 from Area F.

Major Field Electives (9 hours)

Any mathematics course at or above the 3000-level excluding Elementary/Special Education courses (MATH 3106, MATH 3110, MATH 3156, MATH 4146).

Education Courses (Credit: 27 Hours)
EDUC 3100Reading in Multiple Literacies

3 credits

EDUC 3520Classroom Management

2 Credits

EDUC 4120Integrated Secondary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

3 credits

EDUC 4130Methods in Content Area

4 credits

EDUC 4140Practicum

3 credits

EDUC 4150Clinical

9 credits

SPED 3110Introduction to the Exception Learner

3 credits

Students will apply for the Secondary Education Certification track during enrollment in the Methods in Content Area course (EDUC 4130). Admission, progression, and graduation requirements for the track can be found in the Academic Catalog under Secondary Education Certification track.

General Electives (Credit: 3 Hours)

Note: Any course at or above the 2000-level selected with the guidance of an advisor.

Applied Statistics Concentration

In today’s world, the analysis of data plays an increasing role in decisions being made across disciplines such engineering, information technology, business, and the life, health, physical, and social sciences. The Applied Statistics concentration prepares students to understand statistical methods, theory, and computation – techniques that enhance their personal skills and prepares them for an array of career opportunities.

Required Major Field Courses (18 hours)
MATH 3440Data Exploration and Visualization

3 credits

MATH 4300Regression Analysis

3 credits

MATH 4611Applied Statistics I

3 credits

MATH 4612Applied Statistics II

3 credits

MATH 4600Probability and Statistics II

3 credits

MATH 4700Introduction to Experimental Design

3 credits

Major Field Electives (21 hours)

Choose 21 hours of mathematics courses at or above the 3000-level [excluding Elementary/Special Education courses (MATH 3106, MATH 3110, MATH 3156, MATH 4146)], or any courses from the following list:

ITEC 3100Python Scripting

3

ITEC 3245Database Principles

3 credits

ITEC 3351Analytics and Organizational Intelligence

3 credits

ITEC 3355Data Mining

3

ITEC 4061Coding Fundamentals

3 credits

ITEC 4063Scripting

3 credits

ITEC 4244Database Programming

3 credits

ITEC 4250Computational Intelligence

3 credits

ITEC 4261Intro to JAVA Programming

3 credits

ITEC 4264Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis

3 credits

ITEC 4266C++ Programming

3 credits

General Electives (Credit: 14 Hours)

Any course at or above the 2000-level selected with the guidance of an advisor.

Total Hours: 120