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) — 36-37 hours
Required courses for the major — 33 hours
Computing Requirements — 3-4 hours
CS 203 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| with | |
CS 273 | Computer Science Laboratory | 1 |
| Or | |
PHY 303/CHM 303/MTH 303 | Computational Methods in Physical Sciences | 3 |
| Or | |
MTH 451/EGR 551 | Numerical Methods in Computing I | 3 |
| Or | |
| Equivalent to fulfill the computing requirement | |
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:
BIO 207 | Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology | 3 |
| with | |
BIO 277 | Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Lab | 1 |
BIO 208 | Introduction to Evolution and Ecology | 3 |
| with | |
BIO 278 | Introduction to Evolution and Ecology Lab | 1 |
CHM 207 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| with | |
CHM 277 | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
CHM 208 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| with | |
CHM 278 | General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
PHY 204 | General Physics I | 3 |
| with | |
PHY 274 | General Physics Lab I | 1 |
PHY 205 | General Physics II | 3 |
| with | |
PHY 275 | General Physics Lab II | 1 |
General Electives — 14-26 hours
Total Credit Hours: 120