Mathematics, B.S.

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The Mathematics major is designed for students interested in mathematics-oriented careers in industry, education, and government, and for those students interested in pursuing advanced studies in mathematics.

Requirements for Major in Mathematics

Admission to the Program

Admission is through a formal declaration of major and the successful completion of MAT 241 and MAT 242.

Requirements

Mathematics majors must meet their general education science requirements using laboratory science courses at the level of majors in that discipline (BI 141 , BIL 141 ; CH 141 , 141L; or PH 251 , PHL 251 ).

All mathematics majors/minors must earn a grade of “C” or better in all required courses taken in the College of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics.

Mathematics : Total Semester Hours=120

Freshman Year

First Semester

BI 141 - Principles of Biology I (For Science Majors) 3 Credit Hours ^GE
BIL 141 - Principles of Biology I Lab 1 Credit Hour ^GE
OR
CH 141 - General Chemistry I 3 Credit Hours ^GE
CHL 141 - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credit Hour ^GE
EN 131 - College English I 3 Credit Hours ^GE
FC 110 - Freshman Seminar I 1 Credit Hour ^GE
HI 130 - African American History 3 Credit Hours ^GE
MAT 135 - Pre-Calculus 3 Credit Hours ^GE *
PE 113 - Health and Wellness 1 Credit Hour ^GE

Total: 15

Second Semester

BI 142 - Principles of Biology II (For Science Majors) 4 Credit Hours
OR
CH 142 - General Chemistry II 3 Credit Hours
CHL 142 - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Credit Hour
EN 132 - College English II 3 Credit Hours ^GE
FC 111 - Freshman Seminar II 1 Credit Hour ^GE
MAT 136 - Analytical Trigonometry 3 Credit Hours ^GE
RELI 110 - Understanding Faith 3 Credit Hours ^GE

Total: 14

Sophomore Year

First Semester

BI 141 - Principles of Biology I (For Science Majors) 3 Credit Hours ^GE
BIL 141 - Principles of Biology I Lab 1 Credit Hour ^GE
OR
CH 141 - General Chemistry I 3 Credit Hours ^GE
CHL 141 - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credit Hour ^GE
CS 230 - Computer Programming I 3 Credit Hours
CSL 230 - Computer Programming I Laboratory 1 Credit Hour
FC 280 - Sophomore Seminar: Leadership 1 Credit Hour ^GE
3 Hour Free Elective
MAT 241 - Calculus I with Analytic Geometry 4 Credit Hours

Total: 16

Second Semester

CS 231 - Computer Programming II 3 Credit Hours
CSL 231 - Computer Programming II Laboratory 1 Credit Hour
HU 225 - Interdisciplinary Humanities 3 Credit Hours ^GE
OR
SS 245 - Interdisciplinary Social Science 3 Credit Hours ^GE
MAT 242 - Calculus II with Analytic Geometry 4 Credit Hours
PHIL 230 - Ethics 2 Credit Hours ^GE
SC 230 - Introduction to Effective Oral Communication 2 Credit Hours ^GE

Total: 15

Junior Year

First Semester

ENT 300 - Junior Seminar: Entrepreneurship 1 Credit Hour ^GE
MAT 353 - Foundations of Mathematics 3 Credit Hours
MAT 331 - Calculus III with Analytic Geometry 5 Credit Hours
MAT 335 - Linear Algebra 3 Credit Hours
ML_ 131 - Modern Language I 3 Credit Hours ^GE
Directed Elective

Total: 18

Second Semester

MAT 332 - Advanced Calculus 3 Credit Hours
MAT 334 - Differential Equations 3 Credit Hours
MAT 337 - Probability and Statistics 3 Credit Hours
3 Hour Free Elective
Directed Elective
ML_ 132 - Modern Language II 3 Credit Hours ^GE

Total: 18

Senior Year

First Semester

MAT 361 - Numerical Analysis I 3 Credit Hours
MAT 431 - Abstract Algebra I 3 Credit Hours
MAT 498 - Senior Seminar I 3 Credit Hours
Directed Elective

Total: 12

Second Semester

MAT 432 - Abstract Algebra II 3 Credit Hours
MAT 434 - Real Analysis I 3 Credit Hours
MAT 437 - Complex Variables 3 Credit Hours
MAT 499 - Senior Seminar II 3 Credit Hours

Total: 12

Notes:

Math majors MUST choose a directed field of study as approved by the Mathematics Department (at least 12 credits) in a field complimenting their long-range professional goals.

Math majors must complete the two-semester laboratory science sequence in BI 141 and BI 142 , or CH 141 and CH 142 , or PH 251 and PH 252 . If the PH sequence is chosen, students should move Junior year directed elective courses to the Sophomore year and Ethics to the Freshman year.

GE = General Education Courses.

*Based on your placement testing scores, these courses may require prerequisites which may extend the number of semesters needed to complete degree requirements. These prerequisites do not count towards the degree for graduation.

**Marching Band Members ONLY, MUST substitute PE Activity with MUB 110 - Marching Band. **ROTC Members ONLY, substitute PE Activity with MY 104 - Basic Military Science and MY 104 - Basic Military Science. (ROTC)