Mathematics (B.S.)

Unless otherwise noted, 120 credits of coursework is required for a baccalaureate degree with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA, and a minimum 2.0 major GPA.

 
 

Degree Requirements Overview

New Student Seminar1
SEEDS General Education Requirements31-33
Major Requirements55
Free Electives33-31
Total Credits120

Major Requirements

Core Requirements
MATH 122Calculus I4
MATH 221Calculus II4
MATH 222Calculus III4
MATH 225Linear Algebra4
MATH 340Probability3
Specialization Requirements
MATH 320Transitions to Advanced Mathematics3
MATH 425Advanced Calculus I3
MATH 431Foundations of Modern Algebra3
Collateral Requirement
CSIT 111Fundamentals of Java Programming3
or CSIT 104 Python Programming I
PHYS 191University Physics I4
PHYS 192University Physics II4
Electives
Select 15 credits from the list below.15
Capstone
MATH 499Math Senior Workshop1
Total Credits55

Mathematics Electives

COED 401Cooperative Education Experience I3-8
ECON 408Strategic Thinking and Game Theory3
MATH 323Complex Variables3
MATH 325Ordinary Differential Equation4
MATH 364Operations Research I3
MATH 369Mathematical Modeling3
MATH 375History of Mathematics3
MATH 398Vector Calculus3
MATH 421Partial Differential Equations3
MATH 426Advanced Calculus II3
MATH 433Theory of Numbers3
MATH 450Foundations of Geometry3
MATH 451Topology3
MATH 460Introduction to Applied Mathematics3
MATH 463Numerical Analysis3
MATH 465Operations Research II3
MATH 478Theoretical Fluid Dynamics3
MATH 485Applied Combinatorics and Graph Theory3
MATH 487Introduction to Mathematical Cryptography3
MATH 490Honors Seminar3
MATH 491Research in Mathematics Education3
MATH 495Special Topics in Advanced Undergraduate Mathematics1-3
MATH 497Mathematics Research I1-3
MATH 498Mathematics Research II1-3
PHYS 368Fluid Mechanics3
SOCI 301Sociological Research Methods I4
STAT 230Data Science and Statistics3
 
 

New Student Seminar

Students in the Adult Learner program must take GNED 100.
Complete one course from the following. Some courses may be restricted by major. Consult with an academic advisor.1
Pathways to Success
Freshman Seminar in Chemistry
First Year Seminar
Adult Academic Success Seminar
New Student Seminar
Freshman Seminar in Health and Physical Education
Pathways to Adult Learning
New Student Seminar
New Student Experience for Mathematical Sciences
Freshman Seminar for Music Majors
Introduction to Nursing
Freshman Seminar in Political Science and Law

SEEDS General Education Requirements

Click here for a listing of courses that fulfill the SEEDS requirements.

Foundations
Effective Writing I
Complete one Effective Writing I course.3
Effective Writing II
Complete one Effective Writing II course.3
Interactive Communication
Complete one Interactive Communication course.3
Quantitative Reasoning
Complete one Quantitative Reasoning course.3
Political and Civic Life
Complete one Political and Civic Life course.3
World Languages
Complete two sequential classes in one World Language when starting at the Beginner I or Beginner II level. Complete one class when starting at the Intermediate/Advanced Level. 3-6
Exploration
Complete one course from four different Exploration categories. 12
Analyzing Cultures and Societies
Creative Expression
Ethical Inquiry
Historical Thinking
Literary and Artistic Analysis
Scientific Reasoning
Total Credits30-33
 

Recommended Roadmap to Degree Completion

This recommended degree plan is provided as an outline for students to follow in order to complete their degree requirements within four years and 120 credits. This plan is a recommendation and MUST be used in consultation with their academic advisor. Important note: Students should be aware this plan assumes no pre-requisite coursework is required. If pre-requisite coursework is needed, students may have additional requirements to fulfill which do not appear on the plan.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MATH 102 (Fulfills New Student Seminar)1MATH 2214
SEEDS: Effective Writing I3SEEDS: Effective Writing II3
MATH 122 (Fulfills SEEDS: Quantitative Reasoning)4PHYS 1924
PHYS 191 (Fulfills SEEDS: Exploration 1 - Scientific Reasoning)4SEEDS: Interactive Communication3
CSIT 111 or 1043 
 15 14
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MATH 2224MATH 3203
MATH 2254MATH 3403
SEEDS: Exploration 23Free Elective3
Free Elective3Free Elective3
SEEDS: World Language 13SEEDS: World Language 2 or Free Elective3
 17 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
SEEDS: Exploration 33SEEDS: Exploration 43
Major Elective3Major Elective3
Free Elective3MATH 4313
Free Elective3Free Elective3
Free Elective3Free Elective3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Major Elective3Major Elective3
MATH 4991Major Elective3
MATH 4253Free Elective3
Free Elective3Free Elective3
Free Elective4Free Elective3
 14 15
Total Credits 120