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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

All mathematics majors are required to take a minimum of 43 credits in mathematics courses, including Mathematics 121, 122, 201, 222, 235, 301, 351 and 421. Acceptable mathematics electives are courses numbered 251 or above. In addition, Computer Science 121 is required and should be taken as early as possible. As part of these requirements, students may elect one of the following three concentrations:

The Applied Mathematics concentration provides a background in applied  mathematics and statistics, enabling graduates to seek careers in government  and industry, or to pursue graduate work in applied mathematics or statistics.  The Applied Mathematics concentration requires three courses selected  from Mathematics 321, 331, 352 and 362 and one course from acceptable  mathematics electives; Computer Science 122; and Physics 200.

The Pure Mathematics concentration is designed to provide a foundation  for successful graduate study in mathematics. The Pure Mathematics concen-  tration requires Mathematics 425 and 441, and two courses from acceptable  mathematics electives.

 The Secondary Education concentration (Mathematics Education) is  required for secondary education certification. Students in this concentration  are given a solid foundation in geometry, algebra and statistics essential for effective teaching and analysis of the secondary school mathematics  curriculum. In addition to the requirements above for the Mathematics  major, the Secondary Education concentration requires Mathematics 341,  either Mathematics 252 or 352, and two courses from acceptable mathe-  matics electives; Education 106, 151, 241, 305, 470, 490, 497; Special  Education 282; Physics 200; and two English courses (one writing and  one literature). Education 161 or 162 also is recommended.

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