Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025 
    
    Dec 03, 2024  
Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

Mathematics, B.S.


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The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in mathematical theory, problem-solving skills, and mathematical applications. This undergraduate degree program offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers a wide range of mathematical topics, equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in many government and private-sector fields, including statistics, data analysis, actuarial science, data science, and risk analysis. It also prepares students for graduate studies in mathematics and math education.

All students enrolled in the B.S. degree in mathematics must complete the following courses:

 

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Students will demonstrate ability to perform a sustained investigation into a specific mathematical problem or topic, and effectively communicate their findings orally and in writing.
  2. Students will demonstrate a thorough understanding of the calculus, including its computational aspects, applications, and theoretical foundations.
  3. Students will demonstrate the ability to read, write, and understand mathematical proofs involving foundational aspects of mathematics.
  4. Students will demonstrate the ability to utilize statistical methods to analyze real-world problems and draw inferences about a studied population using collected sample data.

Requirement


Core IMPACTS General Education Requirements: (42 Hours)


Core IMPACTS General Education Requirements  

(including MATH 1113  in Core IMPACTS Area M and MATH 1634  Core IMPACTS Area T)

Field of Study: 18 Hours


Major Requirements Both Tracks: 39 Hours


High-Impact Practice & Professional Preparation: 3 hours


Senior Project and/or Internship. If a student takes both courses, the Math Internship will count as a Math Elective or as an Additional Stats Course.

Pure and Applied Mathematics Track


The mathematics track offers students a background in pure and applied mathematics, with emphasis on analytical skills and problem-solving. It will prepare students for further study in mathematics or mathematics education or for a career in industry or government.

Numerical Analysis or Real Analysis


Choose one of MATH 4013 or MATH 4253

Abstract Algebra or Linear Algebra


Choose one of MATH 4413 or MATH 4513

Combinatorics or Graph Theory


Choose one of MATH 4473 or MATH 4483

Additional Math or Directed Electives: 9 hours


Choose to take either 9 additional hours of mathematics or 9 hours of courses in a related area.

Directed Electives: 9 hours

9 hours of 2XXX or higher courses selected from one of the lists below.

Note: For students taking directed electives, at least 9 credit hours from the combined general electives and directed electives must be at the 3000 level or above.

ACCT, ECON, FINC, MGMT, MKTG
SPMG
BIOL, CHEM, PHYS, GEOL
CS, COMP
PHIL, PSYC, SOCI

General Electives: 21 Hours


Note: For students taking directed electives, at least 9 credit hours from the combined general electives and directed electives must be at the 3000 level or above.

Applied Statistics and Data Analytics Track


This track is designed to offer students a solid background in applied statistics and data analytics. It will prepare students for employment in a wide array of fields that employ data analysis, statistical modeling, data-driven decision-making, and other types of quantitative analysis.

Additional Stats Course


Choose one of MATH 4823, 4883, 4885, OR 4986

Directed Electives: 9 Hours*


Three courses numbered at or above the 2000-level from one of the lists below.

At least 12 credit hours from the combined general electives and directed electives must be at the 3000 level or above.

ACCT, ECON, FINC, MGMT, MKTG
SPMG
BIOL, CHEM, PHYS, GEOL
CS, COMP
PHIL, PSYC, SOCI

General electives: 21 Hours*


At least 12 credit hours from the combined general electives and directed electives must be at the 3000 level or above.

Total: 120 Hours


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