Mathematics, Bachelor of Science
| REQUIRED MAJOR HOURS |
39 |
| REQUIRED MINOR HOURS |
NONE |
| TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS |
39 |
| PRESCRIBED COURSES ATTAINABLE IN GEN ED: MATH 151, PHYS 203 |
Mission Statement
The mission of the Mathematics major is to provide a high-quality foundation in the core concepts of the traditional and the modern elements of higher mathematics; to produce graduates with high-level problem solving and decision-making skills; to prepare them for further learning in the discipline; and to prepare the graduates to make significant contributions for God and humanity by teaching them how to use clear, systematic quantitative and analytical reasoning skills.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating in Mathematics will have:
- Demonstrated computational proficiency throughout the elements of modern mathematics;
- Integrated threads from various branches of mathematics;
- Proven the foundational theoretical results of algebra, analysis, geometry, and number theory; and
- Communicated complex mathematics in both written and oral forms.
For Mathematics majors to meet General Education requirements, the Foundational Experience in Math must be satisfied by passing MATH 151 with a minimum grade of “C” and the Foundational Experience in Science must be satisfied by passing PHYS 203.
Program Requirements
Required Major Hours (39 hours)
| MATH 152 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 230 | Foundations of Higher Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 251 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 325 | Statistics and Data Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 331 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 351 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 352 | Advanced Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 404 | Modern Abstract Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 490 | Writing in the Discipline I | 2 |
| MATH 491 | Writing in the Discipline II | 2 |
| CSCI 201 | Programming Language I | 3 |
| | Any other math course numbered above MATH 300 (except MATH 311) | 3 |
| | Any other math course numbered above MATH 400 | 3 |
The Department strongly recommends that students choose a University-approved minor or one of the concentration areas listed below to buttress skills and knowledge for career goals or graduate-school preparation.
Concentration Areas
The Department offers the following three concentration areas for further study in mathematics. Students choosing to pursue a concentration may use six suitable hours of their selected concentration area as their elective courses in the Mathematics major. A minimum grade of “C” is required for each course in a concentration area.
Pure Math (18 hours)
Actuarial Math (15 hours)
Computational Science (16 hours)
Additional Requirements for Transfer Majors
All students transferring under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement must complete PHYS 203 as part of the General Education curriculum.