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2011-12 Catalog 
    
2011-12 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mathematics, BA or BS


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Requirements for the Major


1.


Fulfill baccalaureate degree requirements.

  1. Students meeting the core curriculum requirements and the mathematics major requirements automatically meet the BS requirements.
  2. Students wishing to receive a BA should pay careful attention to the BA degree requirements listed in General Degree Requirements  .

2.


Complete core curriculum requirements or, if qualified, the University Studies requirements for transfer students. Mathematics majors meet the writing and research requirements by successfully completing three required courses:

3.


All courses required for the major must be taken for a grade. No more than two of the upper division requirements may be met with a grade below C-.

4.


Complete the required courses specified below, including the capstone.

Required Courses


Computer Science


(3–4 credits)

Must complete by the end of the sophomore year with a grade of C- or better. Select one course from:
 

Upper Division Sequences


(39–41 credits)

2. Analysis


3. Abstract Algebra


4. Probability and Statistics


5. Applied Area


Capstone Experience


(4-8 credits)

The capstone project is completed by taking the Senior Colloquium (MTH 490) usually within the year of graduation. The Senior Colloquium allows students to draw on their mathematical background while investigating a topic not readily available in the curriculum. Students research the topic in conjunction with a faculty mentor. As part of the capstone, students produce a final paper and make an oral presentation to a general audience of faculty and mathematics students.

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