Undergraduate programs
The mathematical sciences have long provided the proper language of the physical sciences and engineering, and they are playing an increasingly important role in areas as diverse as computer science, the social sciences, business administration and economics, and the biological and medical sciences. Many are drawn to the study of mathematics and statistics precisely because of this broad applicability. Others are attracted by the rigorous training these disciplines provide in abstract reasoning, and the many surprising results and elegant arguments they encounter. The department offers a wide variety of courses in mathematics and statistics to meet the needs of a student body having very diverse interests. Anyone who would like to learn more about the department’s faculty, programs, courses, activities and other services is encouraged to explore the department website, or visit the department office.
Mathematics B.A./B.S. Options
In addition to the specific required courses, the following options are intended to help the student plan a program of study with a specific goal or career in mind.
Option I—Applied Mathematics
Recommended electives:
| Mth 322 | Applied Partial Differential Equations | 4 |
| Mth 421 | Theory of Ordinary Differential Equations I | 3 |
| Mth 422 | Theory of Ordinary Differential Equations II | 3 |
| Mth 424 | Elementary Differential Geometry I | 3 |
| Mth 425 | Elementary Differential Geometry II | 3 |
| Mth 427 | Partial Differential Equations I | 3 |
| Mth 428 | Partial Differential Equations II | 3 |
| Mth 430 | Topics in Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
| Mth 451 | Numerical Calculus I | 3 |
| Mth 452 | Numerical Calculus II | 3 |
| Mth 457 | The Mathematical Theory of Games | 3 |
| Mth 458 | The Mathematical Theory of Games | 3 |
| Mth 470 | Complex Analysis and Boundary Value Problems I | 3 |
| Mth 477 | Mathematical Control Theory I | 3 |
| Mth 478 | Mathematical Control Theory II | 3 |
Option II—Graduate School Preparation
Recommended electives:
| Mth 411 | Introduction to Real Analysis I | 3 |
| Mth 412 | Introduction to Real Analysis II | 3 |
| Mth 413 | Introduction to Real Analysis III | 3 |
| Mth 434 | Set Theory and Topology I | 3 |
| Mth 435 | Set Theory and Topology II | 3 |
| Mth 436 | Set Theory and Topology III | 3 |
| Mth 441 | Introduction to Abstract Algebra I | 3 |
| Mth 442 | Introduction to Abstract Algebra II | 3 |
| Mth 443 | Introduction to Abstract Algebra III | 3 |
Option III—Statistics
Recommended electives:
| Stat 461 | Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I | 3 |
| Stat 462 | Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II | 3 |
| Stat 463 | Introduction to Mathematical Statistics III | 3 |
| Stat 464 | Applied Regression Analysis | 3 |
| Stat 465 | Experimental Design: Theory and Methods | 3 |
| Stat 466 | Experimental Design: Theory and Methods | 3 |
| Stat 467 | Applied Probability I | 3 |
| Stat 468 | Applied Probability II | 3 |
Option IV—High School Teaching
Recommended electives:
| Mth 338 | Modern College Geometry | 4 |
| Mth 346 | Number Theory | 4 |
| Mth 356 | Discrete Mathematics | 4 |
| Mth 486 | Topics in The History of Mathematics | 3 |
| Mth 488 | Topics in Computing for Mathematics Teachers | 3 |
| Stat 461 | Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I | 3 |
| Stat 462 | Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II | 3 |
See also the Mathematics Licensure section.
Option V—Actuarial Science
Recommended electives:
| CS 161 | Introduction to Programming and Problem-Solving | 4 |
| Mth 451 | Numerical Calculus I | 3 |
| Mth 452 | Numerical Calculus II | 3 |
| Stat 461 | Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I | 3 |
| Stat 462 | Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II | 3 |
| Stat 463 | Introduction to Mathematical Statistics III | 3 |
| Stat 464 | Applied Regression Analysis | 3 |
| Stat 465 | Experimental Design: Theory and Methods | 3 |
| Stat 466 | Experimental Design: Theory and Methods | 3 |
| Stat 467 | Applied Probability I | 3 |
| Stat 468 | Applied Probability II | 3 |