Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

Mathematics B.S.

Information about the Department of Mathematics can be found on the department page.

Degree Requirements

 

Core IMPACTS Requirements

Satisfactorily complete each of the Core IMPACTS general education requirements, as listed in the Core IMPACTS section of this catalog. 

Total Credit Hours:42

 

Field of Study and Cognate Requirements

Satisfactorily complete each of the following courses, which serve as prerequisites or preparatory work for your major classes. Some courses may also be used to fulfill Core IMPACTS requirements. Students who use these courses to fulfill both requirements will have more hours of general electives.

Field of Study and Cognate Requirements

Satisfactorily complete each of the following courses:

CSCI 1301Computer Science I

3

CSCI 1302Computer Science II

3

MATH 1261Calculus I

4

MATH 1262Calculus II

4

MATH 1401Elementary Statistics

3

MATH 2263Calculus III

4

MATH 2150Linear Algebra

3

Science Sequence

Satisfactorily complete either the two-semester principles sequence in Chemistry or Physics. Both the lecture and the accompanying or embedded lab for each course must be completed to fulfill this requirement.  These courses may also be used to fulfill Core IMPACTS requirements. Students who use these courses to fulfill both requirements will have more hours of general electives.  

CHEM 1211Principles of Chemistry I

3

CHEM 1211LPrinciples of Chemistry Lab I

1

CHEM 1211KPrin of Chemistry I & Lab

4

CHEM 1212Principles of Chemistry II

3

CHEM 1212LPrinciples of Chemistry Lab II

1

CHEM 1212KPrin of Chemistry II & Lab

4

PHYS 2211Principles of Physics I

3

PHYS 2211LPrinciples of Physics Lab I

1

PHYS 2212Principles of Physics II

3

PHYS 2212LPrinciples of Physics Lab II

1

 

Foreign Language Requirement

Students must demonstrate competence in a foreign language at the level of the second university course (1002).  

Total Credit Hours:0-6

 

Major Requirements

MATH 3030Foundations of Mathematics

3

MATH 4081Abstract Algebra I

3

MATH 4110Number Theory

3

MATH 4261Mathematical Analysis I

3

MATH 4300Complex Variables

3

MATH 4340Differential Equations

3

MATH 4510Geometry

3

One 4000-level MATH elective

3

Total Credit Hours:24

 

Senior Capstone

Satisfactorily complete 4-6 hours from the following courses:
MATH 4989Intro to Research in Math

1 - 3

MATH 4990Senior Project

3

Electives

Total Credit Hours:0-35

 

Total Credit Hours: 120

Other Requirements

  1. A grade of C or better is required in all courses counting toward the major.

  2. A minimum of 39 semester hours overall must be at the 3000-4000 level.

  3. Complete the First-Year Academic Seminar with a satisfactory grade. Students who transfer to GC are exempt from this requirement