Mathematics, B.A.
This degree is appropriate for students who wish to major in mathematics as part of a broader inter-disciplinary program. In particular, this course of study would be suitable for students who wish to couple a mathematics major with a second major in a liberal arts field, business, or education.
University Requirements - 39 hours
See Core Curriculum
The core mathematics requirement is satisfied by the major requirements below.
College Requirements - 21-33 hours
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Degree Requirements
Major Requirements (Mathematics Courses) — 37 hours
Prerequisites — 12 hours
Required courses for the major — 25 hours
| MTH 301 | Vector Calculus | 4 |
| MTH 311 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
| MTH 341 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MTH 401 | Real Analysis I | 3 |
| MTH 441 | Modern Algebra I | 3 |
| At least 9 units of elective upper-division mathematics credit | 9 |
It is recommended (but not required) that mathematics B.A. students enroll in at least one of the following to fulfill their two-course core science commitment:
| PHY 204 | General Physics I | 3 |
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| PHY 205 | General Physics II | 3 |
| CHM 207 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
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| CHM 277 | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| CHM 208 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
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| CHM 278 | General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
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| BIO 207 | Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology | 3 |
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| BIO 277 | Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Lab | 1 |
General Electives — 14-26 hours
Total Credit Hours: 120