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College of Science
The 120-credit Bachelor of Science in Mathematics is an excellent choice for students interested in pre-engineering, computer science or teaching. It includes higher-level math courses and additional credits in science or computer science.
Graduates with degrees in mathematics are in demand by the best employers and graduate schools. The program combines rigorous coursework with outstanding academic support from both professors and peers. Graduates can expect to be seen as attractive candidates by graduate schools or by employers in a variety of industries such as insurance, technology, engineering, education and manufacturing.
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| Required Mathematics Courses (35-37 credits) | ||
| MTH 107 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| MTH 208 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II |
4 |
| MTH 209 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry III |
4 |
| MTH 220 | Introduction to Sets, Logic, and Mathematical Structures | 3 |
| MTH 221 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| MTH 222 | Applied Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MTH 231 | Advanced Calculus I | 3 |
| MTH 232 | Advanced Calculus II | 3 |
| MTH 252 | Probability | 3 |
| MTH 271 | Algebraic Structures | 3 |
| One of the following | ||
| MTH 290 | Mathematics Seminar | 1 |
| MTH 389 | Honors Thesis | 3 |
| MTH 390 | Honors Thesis | 3 |
| Elective Mathematics, Computer Science or Laboratory Science Courses | ||
| Six additional credits from all MTH courses numbered 123 or above excluding MTH 341 or any AST, BIO, CHM, CS, ERS, GLY or PHY courses. | ||
| PHY 103 | University Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 104 | University Physics II | 3 |
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Institutional Learning Outcome (ILO) |
Courses |
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ILO 1: Creative and Reflective Capacities (3 credits) Openness to new ideas, integrative and reflective thinking, investigation, and synthesis of existing knowledge as a way of creating, appreciating, and reflecting on original, innovative work grounded in scientific, humanistic, historical, and/or aesthetic disciplinary knowledge. |
ART 101: Introduction to Art ART 105: Introduction to Beginning Drawing ART 106: 3D Visualization and Production ART 131: Pottery and Ceramic Sculpture I CIN/FIL 109: Screenwriting II CIN 111: History of World Cinema CMA 109: Media Arts and Technology DNC 108: History of Dance ENG 167: Creativity and Nature ENG 182: Introduction to Creative Writing ENG 183: Creative Non-Fiction JOU 110: Journalism, Media and You MA 109: Media Arts and Technology MUS 101: Introduction to Musical Concepts MUS 102: Music Fundamentals MUS 110: Introduction to World Music PHI 172: Philosophy and the Mind SPE/ORC 105: Public Speaking THE 100: Introduction to Drama THE 111: The Art of Theatre THE 143: Shakespeare in Performance THE 193: Theatre Research/Performance |
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ILO 2: Historical and Intercultural Awareness (6 credits) Recognition of oneself as a member of a global community consisting of diverse cultures with unique histories and geographies. |
History HIS 100: American Civilization to 1877 HIS 101: Perspectives on Premodern World History HIS 102: Perspectives on Modern World History HIS 108: American Civilization since 1877 Intercultural Awareness ANT #: Any Anthropology Course ART 104: Introduction to Visual Arts CIN 105: The Art of Documentary ENG 115: Global Literatures ENG 132: Shakespeare ENG 158: American Literature FRE 111: Introduction to French I FRE 112: Introduction to French II GGR 102: Geography and the Global Citizen HIS 144: Topics in Asian History HIS 157: Topics in Latin American History ITL 111: Introduction to Italian I ITL 112: Introduction to Italian II MUS 103: Music in Western Civilization MUS 146: History of Hip Hop MUS 147: History of Rock Music MUS 159: History of Country Music PHI 170: Philosophies of Love and Sex POL 150: International Relations POL 161: Introduction to Comparative Politics SPA 111: Introduction to Spanish I SPA 112: Introduction to Spanish II SOC 103: Gender and Sexual Diversity SOC 135: Global Cultures SOC 165: Culture and Society SOC 103: Gender and Sexual Diversity SOC 165: Culture and Society SPE 100: Oral Communication THE 142: Modern Theatre History |
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ILO 3: Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning (7-8 credits) Competence in interpreting numerical and scientific data in order to draw conclusions, construct meaningful arguments, solve problems, and gain a better understanding of complex issues within a discipline or in everyday contexts. |
Scientific Reasoning AST 109/109A: Introductory Astronomy I AST 110/110A: Introductory Astronomy II BIO 120/120L: General Biology I BIO 124/124L: Foundations of Biology I BIO 125/125L: The Science of Sustainability BIO 126/126L: DNA and Human Life BIO 137/137L: Human Anatomy and Physiology I CHM 101/101L: Chemistry for Health Science I CHM 103/103L: Principles of Chemistry I ERS 101/101L: Weather and Climate ERS 102/102L: Planet Earth ERS 103/103L: Oceanography ERS 125/125L: Environmental Sustainability Science FSC 100/100L: Introduction to Forensic Chemistry PHY 103: University Physics I PHY 104: University Physics II PHY 120/120L: The Physical Universe PHY 127/127L: Physics for Pharmacy PHY 131/131L: General Physics I PHY 131/131L: College Physics I PHY 132/132L: General Physic II PHY 132/132L: College Physics II Quantitative Reasoning MTH #: Any Mathematics Course |
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ILO 4: Oral and Written Communication (6 credits) Knowledge and skill in exchanging informed and well-reasoned ideas in effective and meaningful ways through a range of media to promote full understanding for various purposes, among different audiences and in a variety of contexts and disciplines. |
Written Communication ENG 110: Writing I – Composition and Analysis ENG 111: Writing II – Research and Argumentation |
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ILO 5: Information and Technological Literacies (3 credits) Ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and effectively and responsibly use and share that information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills. |
CGPH 126: Web Design for Everyone EDI 100: Contemporary Issues in Education ENG 148: Ideas and Themes n Literature ENG 173: Writing in the Community ENG 175: Writing in the Professions ENG 178: Writing in the Sciences HIS 107: Engaging the Past HIS 190: Research Problems in History POL 100: Research Problems in Political Science SOC 102: Social Problems SOC 148: Medical Sociology SOC 148: Sociology of Health and Illness |
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ILO 6: Critical Inquiry and Analysis (3 credits) Reflective assessment and critique of evidence, applying theory, and practicing discernment in the analysis of existing ideas and in the production of new knowledge across a broad array of fields or disciplines. |
ENG 103: Grammar and the Structure of English ENG 112: World Literatures I ENG 113: World Literatures II ENG 140: Introduction to Literature ENG 180: Literary Genres FRE 100: French Cinema GGR 101: The Geography of Sustainable Development HIS 104: Topics in American History HIS 120: Topics in Medieval History HIS 164: History of Gender and Sexuality HIS 167: History of Science and Technology PHI 100: Beginning Philosophy PHI 163: Philosophy of Art PHI 179: Social and Political Philosophy POL 147: Political Psychology POL 156: Diplomacy and Negotiation PSY 103: General Psychology PSY 111: Psychological Perspectives on Teaching and Learning SOC 100: Introduction to Sociology SOC 112: Gender, Race and Ethnicity SOC 126: Sociology of Gender SOC 161: Sociology of Sport |
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ILO 7: Ethical Reasoning and Civic Engagement (3 credits) Evaluation of ethical issues in conduct and thinking, development of ethical self-awareness, consideration of various perspectives, and responsible and humane engagement in local and global communities. |
ART 177: High Impact Art CIN/FIL 103: Major Forces in the Cinema ECO 101: Microeconomics ECO 102: Macroeconomics ENG 150: Empathy and Literature HIS 116: History of Race and Society HIS 158: History of Politics and Power PHI 105: Bioethics PHI 113: Philosophy and Film PHY 178: Ethics and Society POL 101: Introduction to Political Science POL 102: Introduction to American Politics POL 123: Political Parties and Public Opinion SOC 108: Sociology of Youth SOC 109: Social Movements and Change SOC 110: Human Rights and Social Justice SOC 119: Sociology of the Family SOC 122: American Social Problems/Global Context SPA 105: The Hispanic World |
MTH 3S College Algebra and Trigonometry
Same as MTH 103. Five hours lecture/recitation.
Credits: 4
Every Fall and Spring
MTH 4S Introductory Mathematics for Business and Social Science
Same as MTH 104. Four hours of lecture/recitation. Not open to students who have taken MTH 103, 105, 106, 107, 208.
Credits: 3
Every Fall and Spring
MTH 100 Introduction to College Mathematics
An introduction to the fundamental concepts of contemporary mathematics with topics selected from sets and logic, number theory, geometry, graph theory, topology, probability, combinatorics, algebraic structures, consumer finance, and linear programming. Not open to students who have taken any MTH course.
Credits: 3
Every Fall, Spring and Summer
MTH 103 College Algebra and Trigonometry
A pre-calculus course providing a unified treatment of functions of algebra and trigonometry.
Credits: 4
Every Fall and Spring
MTH 104 Introductory Mathematics for Business and Social Science
Sets, numbers, polynomials, solution of equations, inequalities, functions and graphs are covered. Not open to students who have taken MTH 103, 105, 106, 107, 208.
Credits: 3
Every Fall and Spring
MTH 105 Linear Mathematics for Business and Social Science
Mathematical models for business, linear programming, matrix algebra and applications are covered.
Prerequisite: MTH 104 or 4S
Credits: 3
Every Fall, Spring and Summer
MTH 106 Calculus for Business and Social Science
Limits, derivatives, maxima and minima, indefinite and definite integration, and applications are covered.
Prerequisite: MTH 104 or 4S
Credits: 3
Every Fall, Spring and Summer
MTH 107 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
This course covers derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric functions with applications to rates, maximization, graphing, integration, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and logarithmic and exponential functions. Cannot be taken for credit by students who have completed or are currently taking MTH 208.
Prerequisite: MTH 103 or MTH 3S with grade of C- or better; or qualifying SAT/ACT score; or department permission
Credits: 4
Every Fall, Spring and Summer
MTH 115 Mathematics for Elementary Education I
This course develops understanding of concepts underlying the school mathematics curriculum with emphasis on problem solving, communication, reasoning, representations, and connections. Topics include numeration, arithmetic operations, divisibility, integers, and rational numbers.
Credits: 3
Every Fall, Spring and Summer
MTH 116 Mathematics for Elementary Education
Content includes rational numbers, proportional reasoning, decimals, percent, probability, statistics, geometry, transformations, symmetry, and measurement.
Prerequisite: MTH 115
Credits: 3
Every Fall, Spring and Summer
MTH 119 Basic Statistics
This course emphasizes understanding and interpreting numerical data including descriptive statistics, regression, correlation, sampling techniques, and inferential statistics.
Not open to students who have taken MTH 423, 341, or BIO 341
Credits: 3
Annually
MTH 208 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
Applications of the definite integral, trigonometric methods of integration, improper integrals, and infinite series are covered.
Prerequisite: MTH 107 with grade of C- or better or department permission
Credits: 4
Every Fall, Spring and Summer
MTH 209 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III
Topics include polar coordinates, vector and matrix algebra, parametric equations, multivariable calculus, multiple integrals, coordinate transformations, and the theorems of Gauss, Green, and Stokes.
Prerequisite: MTH 208 with grade of C- or better or department permission
Credits: 4
Every Fall
MTH 220 Introduction to Sets, Logic, and Mathematical Structures
This course covers logic, proof techniques, induction, set operations, relations, equivalence relations, and functions.
Prerequisite: MTH 208
Credits: 3
Every Fall
MTH 221 Differential Equations
Topics include first and higher order differential equations, power series, Laplace transforms, separation of variables, and Fourier series.
Prerequisite: MTH 209
Credits: 4
Every Spring
MTH 222 Applied Linear Algebra
An application-focused introduction to linear algebra covering matrices, systems of equations, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors.
Prerequisite: MTH 208
Credits: 3
Every Spring
MTH 231 Advanced Calculus I
Rigorous treatment of limits, sequences, series, continuity, differentiation, and the Riemann integral.
Prerequisites: MTH 209 and MTH 220 or department permission
Credits: 3
Alternate Fall
MTH 232 Advanced Calculus II
Continuation of Advanced Calculus I including multivariable functions, line and surface integrals, and the theorems of Gauss and Stokes.
Prerequisite: MTH 231
Credits: 3
Alternate Spring
MTH 251 Probability
Probability theory with applications to discrete and continuous random variables.
Prerequisites: MTH 209 and MTH 220 or department permission
Credits: 3
Every Fall
MTH 271 Algebraic Structures
Study of number systems, groups, rings, fields, and integral domains.
Prerequisite: MTH 220 or department permission
Credits: 3
Alternate Spring
MTH 290 Mathematics Seminar
Student preparation and presentation of selected topics from the undergraduate mathematics curriculum.
Prerequisite: Senior standing and three of MTH 220, 221, 222, 251, 61, 73
Credits: 1
Every Fall
MTH 341 Biostatistics
Statistical methods applied to biological and medical research including data organization, inference, and correlation analysis. Same as BIO 341.
Not open to students who have taken MTH 119 or 423
Credits: 3
Every Fall
MTH 423 Foundations of Statistical Analysis
Comprehensive introduction to statistics including probability distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, sampling, and experimental design.
Prerequisite: MTH 208. Not open to students who have taken MTH 119, 341, or BIO 341
Credits: 3
On Occasion
MTH 429 Applied Statistical Methods
Advanced statistical modeling including regression, ANOVA, hypothesis testing, and time series analysis.
Prerequisite: MTH 423; Corequisite: MTH 251 or instructor permission
Credits: 1
On Occasion
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