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Description
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is uniquely qualified to offer programs that blend theory and practice in an innovative way, preparing students for career options in academic, corporate, and government areas. Classes are deliberately structured to enable students who pursue a major in Mathematics or Computer Science to learn in concert with Engineering and Science majors. In this setting, the student’s appreciation of the inherent power and cohesiveness of mathematics is enhanced by the highlighted role that mathematics plays in all fields.
Degree Requirements
Mathematics Major - Bachelor of Arts
This program is designed to give the student a classical mathematics education in the liberal arts tradition. In addition to the standard topics in mathematics, a student must select courses in advanced mathematics, computer science, and/or statistics. A student preparing for secondary education should contact an advisor from the College of Liberal Arts & Education early in the program and must take the professional education sequence of courses. A twenty-hour cognate is also required. The student must earn at least a C grade in each required course and a 2.0 GPA overall in the major. Prospective teachers must earn a 2.7 GPA in the major. There are 36 credit hours in the major including:
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| MTH 140 | Elementary Functions | | 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 141 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | | 4 | 4 | |
| MTH 142 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | | 4 | 4 | |
| MTH 241 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus III | | 4 | 4 | |
| MTH 481 | Modern Algebra for Teachers or | | 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 405 | Introduction to Modern Algebra I | | 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 482 | Linear Algebra for Teachers or | | 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 402 | Linear Algebra with Applications | | 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 483 | Fundamental Concepts of Geometry | | 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 484 | History of Mathematics | | 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 485 | Statistics for Teachers | | 3 | 3 | |
Total: 36 Credits. Electives described below.
Electives - flexibility and focus
To allow maximum flexibility to address personal interests and to focus on career oriented objectives, students choose four courses from the following:
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| MTH 276 | Discrete Structures | | 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 372 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | | 4 | 4 | |
| MTH 406 | Introduction to Modern Algebra II | | 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 415 | Theory of Numbers | | 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 423 | Probability | | 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 427 | Applied Probability and Statistics | | 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 428 | Analysis of Variance | | 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 451 | Techniques of Advanced Calculus | | 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 458 | Applied Analysis | | 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 459 | Model Building | | 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 460 | Graph Theory | | 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 461 | Transformational Geometry | | 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 462 | The Projective Plane | | 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 484 | History of Mathematics | | 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 485 | Statistics for Teachers | | 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 486 | Higher Arithmetic for Teachers | | 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 487 | Finite Mathematics | | 3 | 3 | |
The student must earn at least a C grade in each required course and a C average for the 64 credit hours required for the major. The cooperative education program is highly recommended.
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