Fall 2020 Trine Course Catalog

Bachelor of Science – Mathematics Major (120 hrs.)

The mathematics curriculum is a broad-based program with special emphasis on developing critical reasoning skills and fostering competence in mathematical analysis, application, and expression. A BS degree in mathematics can lead to some of the most rewarding and satisfying careers, such as operations research analysts, mathematicians, statisticians, actuaries, data scientists, financial analysts, postsecondary teachers, cryptographers, and risk analyst, just to name a few. Moreover, several government agencies including NSA, NASA, FBI, CIA, private banks, insurance agencies, software developers, and other STEM research organizations offer attractive career paths to math majors. Students in our program can further strengthen their academic and professional portfolio by choosing an appropriate academic minor, and/or a dual degree/major program. Being an institutional member of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA), we are able to offer complimentary MAA membership to our students, so that they can enjoy being in the largest national network of mathematicians. We sponsor our students to attend, and present at regional math meetings, and also offer independent study, and undergraduate research experience on as needed basis. Our academic and career advisors gladly help our students in setting and earning their goals, and our faculty takes great pride in preparing our students to succeed, lead, and serve.

General Education Requirements – 42 hours

Communication – 9 hrs.

ENG 133Technical Communication

3

Or

ENG 143College Composition

3

 

HUM 203Humanities Seminar

3

 

SP 203Effective Speaking

3

Or

COM 163Interpersonal Communication

3

Humanities and Social Science – 12 hrs.

HIS Elective

3

Social Science Elective

3

Humanities Elective

6

Mathematics and Science – 10 hrs.

MA 312Historical Aspects of Mathematics

2

Lab Science Elective

8

Other – 11 hrs.

ENG 153Introduction to Literature

3

EXS 102Lifetime Wellness

2

PSY 113Principles of Psychology

3

 

CS 1113Introduction to Object-Oriented Program

3

Or

INF 143Introduction to C#

3

Total Credit Hours: 42

Content Requirements – 78 hours

Required

UE 101University Experience

1

Content – 38 hrs.

A grade of “C” or higher is required for each mathematics course in the major.

MA 134Calculus I

4

MA 164Calculus II

4

MA 213Calculus III

3

MA 233Differential Equations

3

MA 303College Geometry

3

MA 313Linear Algebra

3

MA 403Advanced Calculus

3

MA 473Graph Theory & Combinatorics

3

Mathematics Electives

12

Electives – 39 hrs.

Directed Electives

22-26

General Electives

13-17

Total Credit Hours: 78

Total Credit Hours: 120