Department of Mathematics

B.A. in Mathematics

Degree Requirements

College Core Requirements 43 credits*
Mathematics Major 42 credits
    Major Courses
    MATH 131 Calculus I (4 credits)
    MATH 132 Calculus II (4 credits)
    MATH 212 Biomedical Statistics (4 credits)
    MATH 217 Discrete Math (3 credits)
    MATH 231 Calculus III (3 credits)
    MATH 241 Linear Algebra I (3 credits)
    MATH 263 Computing I (3 credits)
    MATH 321 Introduction to Higher Geometry (3 credits)
    MATH 331 Real Analysis (3 credits)
    MATH 341 Abstract Algebra I (3 credits)
    MATH 450 Capstone I (3 credits)
    MATH 451 Capstone II (3 credits)
    One other Math course at level 200 or higher (3 credits)
Open Electives 35 credits
TOTAL 120 credits

*Six core credits in Mathematics may be satisfied with Major requirements.

Sample Program, Version A (students starting in 2014, 2016…)

Year 1

FYE 101 The First-Year Experience 1 credit
ENGL 110 Writing in Context I (fall) 3 credits
ENGL 120 Writing in Context II (spring) 3 credits
Freshman Seminar 3 credits
Modern Languages and Literatures Core 6 credits
Core Courses 6 credits
MATH 131 Calculus I 4 credits
Open Electives 3 credits
TOTAL 29 credits

Year 2

Core Courses 12 credits
Natural Science Core or Physics 3 credits
MATH 132 Calculus II 4 credits
MATH 231 Calculus III 3 credits
MATH 217 Discrete Math 3 credits
MATH 212 Biomedical Statistics 4 credits
Open Elective 3 credits
TOTAL 32 credits

Year 3

Core Courses 3 credits
MATH 241 Linear Algebra I 3 credits
MATH 263 Computing I 3 credits
MATH 321 Introduction to Higher Geometry 3 credits
MATH 331 Real Analysis 3 credits
Open Electives 15 credits
TOTAL 30 credits

Year 4

Core Courses 3 credits
MATH 341 Abstract Algebra I 3 credits
MATH 450 Capstone I (fall) 3 credits
MATH 451 Capstone I 3 credits
Mathematics Elective 3 credits
Open Electives 15 credits
TOTAL 29 credits

Total Credits for Graduation – 120

Sample Program, Version B (student starting in 2015, 2016…)

Year 1

FYE 101 The First-Year Experience 1 credit
ENGL 110 Writing in Context I (fall) 3 credits
ENGL 120 Writing in Context II (spring) 3 credits
Freshman Seminar 3 credits
Modern Languages and Literatures Core 6 credits
Core Courses 6 credits
MATH 131 Calculus I 4 credits
Open Electives 3 credits
TOTAL 29 credits

Year 2

Core Courses 12 credits
Natural Science or Physics 3 credits
MATH 132 Calculus II 4 credits
MATH 231 Calculus III 3 credits
MATH 241 Linear Algebra I 3 credits
MATH 263 Computing I 3 credits
Open Elective 3 credits
TOTAL 31 credits

Year 3

Core Course 3 credits
MATH 217 Discrete Math 3 credits
MATH 212 Biomedical Statistics 4 credits
MATH 341 Abstract Algebra I 3 credits
MATH Elective 3 credits
Open Electives 15 credits
TOTAL 31 credits

Year 4

Core Course 3 credits
MATH 321 Intro to Higher Geometry 3 credits
MATH 331 Real Analysis 3 credits
MATH 450 Capstone I 3 credits
MATH 451 Capstone I 3 credits
Open Electives 15 credits
TOTAL 29 credits

Total Credits for Graduation – 120