Mathematics, B.S. Degree

School: School of Arts and Sciences

Department: Mathematics

The Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics prepares students for graduate school, As well as professional careers in education and industry. .

Program Overview

Mathematics majors may choose to specialize in either pure mathematics or computational mathematics by appropriate selection of electives in consultation with their advisors.

Careers and Graduate Education

The study of mathematics develops one’s ability to express one’s thoughts precisely and clearly, to reason logically, and to analyze and solve problems algorithmically. The analysis and design of efficient algorithm that is, sets of rules used for computation- is fundamental to problem solving in Both mathematics and computer science..

Curriculum Requirements

Liberal Education Curriculum

Refer to the Liberal Education Curriculum Bulletin for specific requirements.

Major Requirements: (80 Credits)

General Education Requirements (20 credits required) Consult your advisor for help.

• PE2300 Introduction to Calculus 1 (4cr)

Computer Programming Requirement: 4 credits (1 course)

• CS2510 or CS2521 Computer Programming I or Intro to Scientific Programming in Python

Required Elective Courses: 12 courses (3 courses)

• Any 4000 or 5000 level Mathematics Course 4cr., CS3810 Data Structures and Algorithms 4cr.