Mar 29, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mathematics, B.S.


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Program Learning Outcomes


1)  Students will be able to analyze problems and formulate appropriate mathematical models in a variety of areas of Mathematics.
2)  Students will be able to select and utilize appropriate mathematical technology with which to analyze mathematical problems in a wide variety of areas.
3)  Students will be able to make rigorous mathematical arguments including how to both prove and disprove conjectures.
4)  Students will critically read mathematics. 
5)  Students will be able to use the concepts of Analysis in solving problems. The fundamental concepts include sets, numbers, functions, and convergence. 
6)  Students will be able to use the concepts of Algebra in solving problems. The fundamental concepts include equations, numbers, and algebraic structures.
7)  Students will be able to express themselves in writing in an articulate, sound and well-organized fashion.
8)  Students will be able to express themselves orally in an articulate, sound and well-organized fashion.

General Education Requirements (30-46 Credits)


Prerequisite coursework may be required to satisfy certain General Education courses and will count as elective credit.

Total Credits Required for Major: 52


Additional Requirements: (18 Credits)


Six courses from the 300 level mathematics course offerings, chosen in consultation with the faculty advisor so that three of the following options are completed.*

1. Foundations


Two of:

2. Algebra


3. Analysis


4. Research


A combined 6 credits taken from any combination of MATH 393  (may be repeated), MATH 398  (may be repeated), any chair-approved research course offering(s), at most one additional course from options 1-3.

Footnotes


*A course within the additional requirements may be replaced by a chairapproved offering of MATH 380  with the appropriate content.

Elective Requirements: (6 Credits)


  • Two additional 3 credit mathematics courses at the 300-level

Outline/Advising Guide


First Year


Fall (15 Credit Hours)


Spring (16 Credit Hours)


Second Year


Fall (14 Credit Hours)


Spring (15 Credit Hours)


Third Year


Fall (16 Credit Hours)


MATH 3__ Credit(s): 3 *
MATH 3__ Credit(s): 3 *
N/ Credit(s): 4
S/ Credit(s): 3
Elective Credit(s): 3

Spring (15 Credit Hours)


Fourth Year


Fall (15 Credit Hours)


MATH 3__ Credit(s): 3 *
MATH 3__ Credit(s): 3 *
Elective Credit(s): 3
Elective Credit(s): 3
Elective Credit(s): 3

Spring (14 Credit Hours)


Total Credit Hours: 120


Footnotes


* Students must select these eight courses in consultation with their academic advisor so that the Additional Requirements and Elective Requirements sections are completed.

** Students can consult with their advisor or the Mathematics Department Chair for other options to replace this course.

Note: Where no prerequisites apply, some variation in the order or semester in which courses are taken is possible. Students should consult their academic advisors for additional information.

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