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 credit hours

See Core Curriculum

The core mathematics requirement is satisfied by the major requirements below.

College Requirements - 21-33 credit hours

See College Requirements BA

Major Requirements (Mathematics Courses) — 36-37 credit hours

Required courses for the major — 33 credit hours

MTH 201Calculus I

4

MTH 202Calculus II

4

MTH 301Vector Calculus

4

MTH 311Discrete Structures

3

MTH 341Introduction to Linear Algebra

3

MTH 401Real Analysis I

3

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 credit 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

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 207Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

3

with

BIO 277Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Lab

1

BIO 208Introduction to Evolution and Ecology

3

with

BIO 278Introduction to Evolution and Ecology Lab

1

CHM 207General Chemistry I

3

with

CHM 277General Chemistry I Lab

1

CHM 208General Chemistry II

3

with

CHM 278General Chemistry II Lab

1

PHY 204General Physics I

3

with

PHY 274General Physics Lab I

1

PHY 205General Physics II

3

with

PHY 275General Physics Lab II

1

Any additional credit hours required to complete a minimum of 120 credit hours

Total Credit Hours: 120