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 concentration 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 mathematics electives; Education 105, 150, 241, 282, 305, 470 and 490; Physics 200; and two English courses (one writing and one literature).
