Students in the mathematical programs analyze and solve problems in a variety of environments while improving and extending their logical skills. Major programs may be elected which emphasize abstract or applied mathematics.
A student may earn either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics. Interdepartmental majors are offered in mathematical economics and mathematics-physics. Students interested in any of these majors are encouraged to consult the department chair for advising assistance.
Note: No more than two 300-level courses may be double-counted for a mathematics major and a statistics minor. No 300-level course may be double-counted for a mathematics minor and a statistics minor.
The Mathematics Major
The Mathematics Minor
The Statistics Minor
Teacher Licensure
Course Descriptions
The Mathematics Major (B.A.)
(44 semester hours)
Required:
CSCI 188 (4) Java Programming I
MATH 123 (4) Calculus I
MATH 124 (3) Calculus II
MATH 223 (3) Calculus III
MATH 232 (3) Linear Algebra
MATH 318 (3) Mathematical Proofs
MATH 323 (3) Sequences and Series
MATH 333 (3) Algebraic Structures
Senior Exercise:
MATH 452 (3) Senior Seminar
Choose 1 of the following courses:
MATH 424 (3) Advanced Calculus
MATH 434 (3) Topics in Abstract Algebra
Choose 3 additional three-credit courses in mathematics at the 300-level or above. BIOL 320 may be used toward this requirement.
And choose 1 three-credit course in statistics.
Note: Either MATH 304 or MATH 306 will satisfy both the statistics requirement and a 300-level mathematics course requirement.
The Mathematics Major (B.S.)
(60-61 semester hours)
Required:
CHEM 131 (4) General Chemistry
CHEM 141 (1) General Chemistry Laboratory
CSCI 188 (4) Java Programming I
MATH 123 (4) Calculus I
MATH 124 (3) Calculus II
MATH 223 (3) Calculus III
MATH 232 (3) Linear Algebra
MATH 318 (3) Mathematical Proofs
MATH 323 (3) Sequences and Series
MATH 333 (3) Algebraic Structures
PHYS 171 (4) General Physics I
Senior Exercise:
MATH 452 (3) Senior Seminar
Choose 1 of the following options:
Option A:
CHEM 252 (4) Introduction to Quantitative and Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 253 (1) Introduction to Quantitative and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
Option B:
PHYS 132 (1) General Physics II Laboratory
PHYS 172 (3) General Physics II
Choose 1 of the following courses:
MATH 304 (3) Mathematical Statistics
MATH 306 (3) Applied Linear Regression
MATH 315 (3) Biostatistics
Choose 1 of the following courses:
MATH 424 (3) Advanced Calculus
MATH 434 (3) Topics in Abstract Algebra
And choose 4 additional three-credit courses in mathematics at the 300-level or above. BIOL 320 may be used toward this requirement.
The Mathematics Minor
(20 semester hours)
Required:
CSCI 188 (4) Java Programming I
MATH 123 (4) Calculus I
MATH 124 (3) Calculus II
Choose 1 of the following courses:
MATH 223 (3) Calculus III
MATH 232 (3) Linear Algebra
Choose 1 three-credit course in mathematical science at 300-level or above. BIOL 320 may be used for this requirement.
And choose BIOL 320 (if not used above) or one additional three-credit course in mathematics excluding MATH 113, MATH 211, and MATH 213.
The Statistics Minor
(19-29 semester hours)
Choose 1 of the two following options for the minor.
Option A–Required:
CSCI 188 (4) Java Programming
MATH 123 (4) Calculus I
MATH 124 (3) Calculus II
MATH 205 (3) Applied Statistics
MATH 223 (3) Calculus III
MATH 303 (3) Probability
MATH 304 (3) Mathematical Statistics
MATH 306 (3) Applied Linear Regression
MATH 315 (3) Biostatistics
Recommended:
CSCI 289 (4) Java Programming II
Option B–Required:
CSCI 188 (4) Java Programming
MATH 123 (4) Calculus I
MATH 306 (3) Applied Linear Regression
MATH 315 (3) Biostatistics
Choose 1 of the following courses:
MATH 205 (3) Applied Statistics
PSYC 219 (4) Statistics for Behavioral Sciences
Choose 1 of the following courses:
BIOL 320 (4) Biomathematics
BIOL 324 (4) Ecology
BUSN 351 (3) Marketing Research
CHEM 216 (3) Analytical Chemistry
ECON 332 (3) Econometrics
PSYC 310 (4) Experimental Psychology
SOCI 451 (3) Sociology Research Methods
Teacher Licensure
Students seeking teacher licensure in secondary mathematics must include MATH 310 and MATH 333 in their major program. In addition, one course in statistics (MATH 106, MATH 205, or MATH 304) must be included in the major program.
Course Descriptions
