Mathematics, BA or BS

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Requirements for the Major

1.

Fulfill baccalaureate degree requirements.

Students meeting the core curriculum requirements and the mathematics major requirements automatically meet the BS requirements.
Students wishing to receive a BA should pay careful attention to the additional requirements listed on page 20.

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:

MTH 290 - Mathematical Perspectives 2 credits
MTH 311 - Number Structures 5 credits
MTH 490 - Senior Colloquium 1 to 4 credits

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:

CS 200 - Computer Science I 4 credits
CS 257 - Computer Science II 4 credits
CH 371 - Computer Applications in Chemistry 3 credits
PH 380 - Computer Methods 3 credits
or
ENGR 373 - Computational Methods in Engineering 3 credits

Lower Division Core Courses

(22 credits)

MTH 251 - Calculus I 4 credits
MTH 252 - Calculus II 4 credits
MTH 253 - Calculus III 4 credits
MTH 281 - Calculus IV 4 credits
MTH 261 - Linear Algebra 4 credits
MTH 290 - Mathematical Perspectives 2 credits

Upper Division Sequences

(39–41 credits)

or

5b.

Any two distinct topics of
MTH 481 - Topics in Middle School and High School Mathematics 3 to 5 credits each

Capstone Experience

(4 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.