Undergraduate programs

The mathematical sciences have long provided the necessary languages of the physical sciences, but are now also recognized as important components of study for students in computer science, social sciences, business administration, education, and the biological sciences. Mathematics and statistics are also disciplines in themselves and may be studied purely for the excitement and discovery it brings to those who study it. To meet these needs the department offers an array of courses in pure and applied mathematics and statistics.

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Degree Maps and Learning Outcomes

Admission requirements

Mathematics B.A./B.S.

Mathematics B.A./B.S. Options

Mathematics and Statistics Honors Track

Mathematics Minor

Mathematics for Middle School Teachers Minor

Mathematics Licensure

Mathematics Minor

Requirements

A student must complete the following program (3 upper-division courses must be taken in residence at PSU):

Courses

Mth 251Calculus I

0-4

Mth 252Calculus II

4

Mth 253Calculus III

4

Mth 261Introduction to Linear Algebra

0-4

Mth 254Calculus IV

4

  

Mth 311Introduction to Mathematical Analysis I

4

Or

Mth 344Introduction to Group Theory and Applications

4

Three approved elective courses

9-12

Approved electives for the Minor in Mathematics are:

Mth 256Applied Differential Equations I

4

Mth 300Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning

4

Mth 311Introduction to Mathematical Analysis I

4

Mth 312Introduction to Mathematical Analysis II

4

Mth 344Introduction to Group Theory and Applications

4

or any course approved as an elective for major credit..

Total Credit Hours: 33-36

Only grades of C-, P, or above count toward satisfying the department minor requirements. No more than three courses with a grade of P may be counted toward these requirements.