Mathematics, B.S.

The B.S. degree is intended for students who want an in-depth mathematical training in preparation for a professional career in mathematics or a closely related field. In particular, students planning to attend graduate school in mathematics or a mathematically intensive scientific field should strongly consider the B.S. degree.

University Requirements - 39 hours

See Core Curriculum

The core mathematics and science requirements are satisfied by the major requirements below.

College Requirements - 6 hours

See College Requirements BS

Degree Requirements

Major Requirements — 47 hours

MTH 201Calculus I

4

MTH 202Calculus II

4

PHY 204General Physics I

3

with

PHY 274General Physics Lab I

1

PHY 205General Physics II

3

with

PHY 275General Physics Lab II

1

MTH 301Vector Calculus

4

MTH 304Complex Variables

3

MTH 311Discrete Structures

3

MTH 321Ordinary Differential Equations

3

MTH 341Introduction to Linear Algebra

3

MTH 361Applied Statistics I

3

MTH 401Real Analysis I

3

Or

MTH 441Group Theory

3

Or

MTH 442Rings and Fields

3

At least 9 credits of additional upper-division mathematics courses

9


Computing Requirements — 3-4 hours

CS 203Introduction to Computer Science

3

with

CS 273Computer Science Laboratory

1

Or

PHY 303/CHM 303/MTH 303Computational Methods in Physical Sciences

3

Or

MTH 451/EGR 551Numerical Methods in Computing I

3

Or

Equivalent to fulfill the computing requirement

Major Electives — 9 hours

At least 9 upper division credits in MTH or related STEM departments (prefixes among the following: MTH, PHY, CHM, BIO, CE, EE, ME, CS, EGR, ECN, ENV, BUS.)

General Electives — 24-25 hours

Total Credit Hours: 120