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BA in Mathematics

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Major Requirements

 

University Core Requirements

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All mathematics majors must complete the following courses:

MATH 140

Calculus I

4

MATH 141

Calculus II

4

MATH 150

Introduction to Discrete Structures

3

MATH 240

Calculus III

4

MATH 301WI

Introduction to Abstract Mathematics

3

MATH 302

Advanced Calculus

3

MATH 320

Linear Algebra

3

Total Credit Hours:

24

 

Choose one of the following:

MATH 331

Differential Equations

3

MATH 351

Vector Calculus

3

Total Credit Hours:

3

Choose one of the following:

MATH 206

Statistical Methods in Science

4

MATH 315

Probability

3

MATH 316

Applied Statistics

3

Total Credit Hours:

3-4

Choose one of the following:

CS 158

Fundamentals of Programming

4

CS 307

Python Programming

3

GEOG 355

Applied Statistics

3

Total Credit Hours:

3-4

3 credits from the following:

MATH 220

Problem Solving in Mathematics

 3

Nine additional credits from courses at MATH 300 or higher

 

 9

 

Total Credit Hours:

45-47

 *MATH 220 is a 1-credit course; students must take the course 3 times for credit to satisfy this requirement.

Students interested in graduate study in mathematics should talk to their advisor and take additional math courses beyond the requirements for the major.

Students. are strongly encouraged to pursue a second major, a minor, or the Actuarial Science concentration in addition to satisfying the major requirements.

General Electives

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Total Credit Hours:

120

Mathematics Concentrations

Mathematics majors may elect, but are not required, to add one of the following concentrations to their program.

Actuarial Science

A student who wants to prepare for a career in actuarial science and to take the first two actuarial examinations can obtain a concentration in Actuarial Science by completing the following courses as they complete the requirements for a major in mathematics:

Actuarial Science

MATH 315

Probability

3

MATH 331

Differential Equations

3

MATH 360

Topics in Actuarial Science

3

Choose one of the following:

MATH 206

Statistical Methods in Science

4

MATH 316

Applied Statistics

3

Additionally, they will take the following courses:

ACCT 201

Principles of Accounting I

3

ECON 201

Principles of Macroeconomics

3

ECON 202

Principles of Microeconomics

3

FIN 301

Corporate Finance

3

 An internship is strongly recommended.