Mathematics Major (Bachelor of Arts)

A student majoring in mathematics must complete 48 quarter hours in the major. In addition, the student must complete the required cognates, the general studies program, and all baccalaureate degree requirements as outlined in this bulletin. Senior students are required to take the Major Field Test (MFT) in mathematics.

Major Requirements:

MATH 131Calculus for the Life Sciences I

4

or

MATH 181Calculus I

4

MATH 281Calculus II

4

MATH 282Calculus III

4

MATH 283Calculus IV

4

MATH 250Discrete Mathematics

4

MATH 289Introduction to Linear Algebra

3

MATH 312Ordinary Differential Equations

4

MATH 396Junior Mathematics Seminar I

0

MATH 397Junior Mathematics Seminar II

0

MATH 451Real Analysis I

4

MATH 461Abstract Algebra I

4

MATH 496Senior Mathematics Seminar I

1

MATH 497Senior Mathematics Seminar II

1

Electives

11

Total Credit Hours:48

 

Electives must include either MATH 452 or MATH 462; 8 must be upper division.

 

Electives must be chosen in consultation with and approved by the academic adviser assigned by the department chair. Credit will not be given toward the major for mathematics courses with numbers below 131 or for MATH 132. Students seeking a teaching endorsement should consult with the certification officer in the School of Education and Psychology.

Cognate:

CPTR 141Introduction to Programming

4