BA in Mathematics
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Major Requirements
University Core Requirements | 37 |
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 | 28 | |
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.