2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

CIP Code: 27.0101

(SLO) Expected Outcomes:
1. Students will demonstrate a breadth of knowledge from calculus, algebra, discrete mathematics, and advanced mathematics courses by applying their knowledge to work problems and exercises. 
2. Students will demonstrate a working knowledge of logic by constructing proofs of mathematical statements and reading mathematical proofs critically to detect logical flaws or unsupported statements.  
3. Students will use appropriate technology for solving and presenting mathematics.  
4. Students will communicate advanced mathematical ideas in both written and oral form.

Degree Requirements (Semester Hours)

General Education

Note: The Core should include:

MAT 142Calculus I

4

Required Mathematics Courses (24)

MAT 231Statistics

3

MAT 235Linear Algebra

3

MAT 241Calculus II

4

MAT 242Calculus III

4

MAT 261Differential Equations

3

MAT 271Introduction to Math Models

1

MAT 350Foundations of Mathematics

3

MAT 490Mathematics Tutorial

1

MAT 491Mathematics Thesis

2

400-level Math Course (choose one) (3)

MAT 420Abstract Algebra

3

MAT 430Graph Theory

3

MAT 440Real Analysis

3

Mathematics Electives (15)

Choose from the MAT courses numbered 300 or above, except for MAT 498.

For the Bachelor of Science Degree: Computer Literacy (3)

CS 110Introduction to Programming Logic & Design

3

General Electives (33)

*At least 42 total hours of course work must be upper-level (300- or 400-level)

 

Total Credit Hours: 120

Recommended Four-Year Plan for Mathematics