Mathematics (MATH) - BS Major

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59-60 S.H. (No Minor Required)

The BS Mathematics Program provides students with an extended program in the techniques, applications, and theories of mathematics. Consequently, all BS mathematics majors must complete a significant amount of course work beyond the Departmental Core. These additional courses are designed to expose the student to a diverse range of mathematical topics, provide in-depth rigorous study in a focused area, and supply the experience of an independent project. The BS Mathematics major is designed to prepare students for graduate school in mathematics, but also is suitable to prepare them to enter other technical disciplines. Students must earn a grade of “B” or better in MATH 160 - Calculus I and MATH 165 - Calculus II and a grade of “C” or higher in all required departmental courses.

Departmental Core (23 S.H.)

Note:

† MATH 270 is required for the mathematics major.
‡ With the academic advisor’s approval, a different upper-division MATH or STAT course may be substituted for the mathematics major.

CONTINUOUS MATHEMATICS (6 S.H.)

◆ MATH 270 - Differential Equations (3 S.H.)
△ MATH 330 - Advanced Calculus I (3 S.H.)

DISCRETE MATHEMATICS (6 S.H.)

◆ MATH 305 - Probability (3 S.H)
OR
◆ MATH 310 - Number Theory (3 S.H.)
△ MATH 440 - Abstract Algebra I (3 S.H.)

NOTE:

† Students double-majoring with the

Statistics (STAT) - BS Major

are recommended to take ◆ MATH 305 - Probability.

IN-DEPTH TOPIC (3 S.H.)

MATH 335 - Advanced Calculus II (3 S.H.)
△ MATH 445 - Abstract Algebra II (3 S.H.)

INDEPENDENT PROJECT – MATH (3 S.H.)

An independent project in mathematics is required for all students earning a Mathematics (MATH) - BS Major in mathematics. The project will address a topic that is significantly beyond the standard undergraduate curriculum and will result in a product that is disseminated both orally and in written form. Such an experience will require students to complete a total of 3 S.H. of MATH 490 - Independent Problems in Mathematics (Independent Problems in Mathematics), possibly taken over the course of several semesters, even if the experience includes an REU or an internship in mathematics. Students completing an independent project in another technical discipline may, in close consultation with their academic advisors, choose to substitute an additional MATH elective course (numbered ◆ MATH 310 - Number Theory or above) for this requirement.

ELECTIVES - MATH (9 S.H.)

Three upper-division electives chosen from courses numbered ◆ MATH 305 - Probability and above or ◆ STAT 320 - Statistical Quality Control and above. At least 3 semester hours must be chosen from List A and at least 3 semester hours from List B. (See course descriptions for schedule of offerings.)

LIST A:

MATH 315 - Chaos Theory (3 S.H.)
MATH 335 - Advanced Calculus II (3 S.H.)
MATH 340 - Advanced Linear Algebra (3 S.H.)
MATH 420 - Numerical Analysis (4 S.H.)

LIST B:

MATH 320 - Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable (3 S.H.)
◎ MATH 430 - Operations Research: Linear Programming (3 S.H.)
MATH 435 - Operations Research: Modeling (3 S.H.)
△ MATH 445 - Abstract Algebra II (3 S.H.)
MATH 450 - Introduction to Topology (3 S.H.)

PROGRAMMING ELECTIVE (3-4 S.H.)

CS 234 - Algorithms and Problem-Solving I (4 S.H.)

APPLICATIONS OF MATH ELECTIVES (6 S.H.)

Two courses involving the applications of mathematics.

Choose from

◆ BIOL 310 - Genetics (3 S.H.)
BIOL 312 - General Ecology (3 S.H.)
CHEM 212 - Principles of Chemistry I (4 S.H.) or above
CME 250 - Statics (3 S.H.) or above
CS 250 - Algorithms and Problem-Solving II (4 S.H.)
◆ CS 341 - Data Structures (4 S.H.) or above
ECON 340 - Quantitative Analysis for Business and Economics (3 S.H.)
◆ FIN 335 - Forecasting Methods (3 S.H.)
FIN 360 - Corporate Finance (3 S.H.)
FIN 377 - Investments (3 S.H.)
FIN 390 - Intermediate Corporate Finance (3 S.H.)
PHYS 221 - University Physics I (4 S.H.) or above
◆ STAT 320 - Statistical Quality Control (3 S.H.) or above