Present Location: Math Degree Information
All students seeking a major in mathematics must perform satisfactorily on comprehensive examinations administered by the department. The examination will cover the contents of MTH 2040, 2050, 3060, 3110, 3130, 3250, 3350, 3400 and 3440.
A detailed list of Mathematics courses offered, along with credit hours, can be found here.
| Mathematics Core | ||
| CSC 1010 or CSC 1180 |
Introductory Programming in Python or Foundations of Programming in C++ |
4 |
| MTH 1130 | Matrix Algebra | 1 |
| MTH 2040 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MTH 2050 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MTH 3060 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MTH 3100 | Introduction to Mathematical Proofs | 3 |
| MTH 3110 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| MTH 3130 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MTH 3250 | Probability and Statistics I | 3 |
| MTH 3350 | Abstract Algebra I | 3 |
| MTH 3400 | Multivariable Calculus | 3 |
| MTH 3440 | Advanced Calculus I | 3 |
| MTH 4260 or MTH 4360 |
Probability and Statistics II or Abstract Algebra II | 3 |
| MTH 4990 | Mathematics Seminar | 1 |
Electives - 9 Hours At least 9 additional credit hours of advanced work in mathematics numbered 3100 or above or computer science numbered 3000 or above, or PHY 4010 (Quantum Physics), are also required. Note that MTH 3100 is a prerequisite to MTH 3350 and MTH 3440 and should be taken in the fall semester after successful completion (C or better) of MTH 2050. These elective courses are to be selected in consultation with the academic advisor and approved by the chair of the department. The student should use these courses to develop an area of special interest. | ||
| Students with interests in Applied Mathematics or Computer Science are encouraged to take: | ||
| CSC 3300 | Fundamentals of Computer Science | 3 |
| CSC 3600 | Operations Research | 3 |
| CSC 3710 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
| MTH 3380 | Introduction to Numerical Methods | 3 |
| PHY 4010 | Quantum Physics | 3 |
| Students with interests in Pure Mathematics are encouraged to take: | ||
| MTH 3120 | Introduction to Geometry | 3 |
| MTH 3200 | Introduction to Number Theory | 3 |
| Students with interests in Teaching Mathematics in Secondary Schools: | ||
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Must Take: CSC 1010 or CSC 1180 MTH 3120 Encouraged to take: MTH 3200 Select from: CSC 3600 CSC 3710 MTH 3200 |
Introductory Programming to Python or Foundations of Computer Programming in C++ Introduction to Geometry Introduction to Number Theory Operations Research Discrete Structures Introduction to Number Theory |
4 3 3 3 3 3 |
| Total Major Hours | 51 | |