Mathematics| Major

Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science 

The department of mathematics provides advanced courses for students majoring in mathematics and offers instruction appropriate for students of other disciplines. A student who wishes to continue mathematics in graduate school or to seek employment on the basis of a strong mathematics background is advised to take special topics in mathematics including at least one course in computer information systems.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science

53 Semester Credits, including:

• MT 207 Probability and Statistics (3 SH)

• MT 209 Discrete Mathematics (3 SH)

• MT 210 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I (5 SH)

• MT 211 Calculus and Analytical Geometry II (4 SH)

• MT 213 Calculus and Analytical Geometry III (4 SH)

• MT 301 Modern Geometry (3 SH)

• MT 303 The History of Mathematics (3 SH)

• MT 309 Differential Equations (3 SH)

• MT 311 Intermediate Analysis I (3 SH)

• MT 323 Modern Linear Algebra (4 SH)

• MT 324 Modern Abstract Algebra (3 SH)

• MT 401 Senior Research (2 SH)

Math (BS) Group 1

Students seeking a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics must also choose 3 Semester Credits from the following.

• MT 330 Numerical Methods (3 SH)

• MT 370 Special Topics (2-4 SH)

Math (BS) Group 2

Students seeking a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics must also take ten semester credits from the sciences (BI, CH, PC designations) where at least one lab course is required. **

• ** Note: For the following, either one may count but not both: BI 100 or BI 101, CH 100 or CH 103, PC 106 or PC 201.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts

Students are required to take 43 semester credits to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics. This includes:

• MT 207 Probability and Statistics (3 SH)

• MT 209 Discrete Mathematics (3 SH)

• MT 210 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I (5 SH)

• MT 211 Calculus and Analytical Geometry II (4 SH)

• MT 213 Calculus and Analytical Geometry III (4 SH)

• MT 301 Modern Geometry (3 SH)

• MT 303 The History of Mathematics (3 SH)

• MT 309 Differential Equations (3 SH)

• MT 311 Intermediate Analysis I (3 SH)

• MT 323 Modern Linear Algebra (4 SH)

• MT 324 Modern Abstract Algebra (3 SH)

• MT 401 Senior Research (2 SH)

Math (BA) Group 1

Students seeking to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Math must take 3 semester credits from the following:

• MT 330 Numerical Methods (3 SH)

• MT 370 Special Topics (3 SH)