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.
Outcomes
To apply mathematical skills to course-specific settings and problems requiring knowledge from multiple fields of mathematics.
To write proofs of mathematical statements with full rigor and to learn to find counterexamples to false statements.
To correctly and succinctly interpret mathematical objects and notions along with their underlying intuitive meanings.
To properly construct and format written mathematics for the purposes of giving talks and seminars.
To prepare for post-graduation success by securing a position in the work-force or building a strong application portfolio for admission to graduate school.
Mission
To develop students’ capability to ask and answer well posed questions in myriad disciplines using tools from across the mathematical spectrum in order to prepare students for success in those disciplines.
Degree Requirements
General Education Requirements 33 hours
Communication – 9 hrs.
Humanities and Social Science – 9 hrs.
| PHL 343 | Logic | 3 |
| | Social Science Elective (3) | 3 |
| | Humanities or Social Science Elective | 3 |
Mathematics and Science – 12 hrs.
Other – 3 hrs.
| CS 1113 | Introduction to Object-Oriented Program | 3 |
| | Or | |
| CSIT 163 | Using Programming to Solve Problems | 3 |
Content Requirements 87 hours
Required - 1 hr.
Content – 37 hrs.
A grade of “C” or higher is required for each mathematics course in the major.
Choose 9 credits from
Electives – 40 hrs.
Total Credit Hours: 120