Mathematics (MATH)
The Mathematics curriculum provides a comprehensive foundation in mathematics, preparing students for graduate studies or careers that require strong mathematical knowledge and problem-solving skills. It is well-suited for those planning to teach mathematics at the college or university level or seeking flexibility with a liberal arts emphasis.
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ENGL 1100 English Composition I | 3 | ENGL 1120 English Composition II | 3 |
| Core Social Science2 | 3 | Core Science4 | 4 |
| Core Humanities | 3 | Core History or Literature1 | 3 |
| Core History | 3 | MATH 1620 Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 1610 Calculus I | 4 | COMP 1220 Introduction to Computing with Python or 1230 Introduction to Computing with MATLAB | 2 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Core Literature | 3 | Core Social Science or Humanities3 | 3 |
| Core Science4 | 4 | MATH 2650 Linear Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 2630 Calculus III | 4 | MATH 3100 Introduction to Advanced Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 2660 Topics in Linear Algebra | 3 | STAT 3600 Probability and Statistics I | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 17 | 15 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Core Social Science2 | 3 | Core Fine Arts | 3 |
| MATH 5200 Analysis I | 3 | MATH 5210 Analysis II | 3 |
| MATH 5310 Introduction to Abstract Algebra I | 3 | MATH 5320 Introduction to Abstract Algebra II | 3 |
| Math Elective5 | 3 | Math Elective5 | 3 |
| Elective | 4 | Elective | 4 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| MATH 5500 Introduction to Topology | 3 | Math Elective5 | 6 |
| Applied Math Elective6 | 3 | Elective | 6 |
| Math Elective5 | 3 | UNIV 4AA0 Achieve the Creed | 0 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 12 | 12 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
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Students must complete a two-course sequence in either HIST or LIT (for example, World History 1 and 2 or American Lit 1 and 2). For complete HIST and LIT sequence options, see the Bulletin.
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Students who choose a HIST sequence other than HIST 1010 and HIST 1020 should talk to an advisor about CORE SOC SCI choices.
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If a LIT sequence is chosen, this course must be a CORE SOC SCI. If a HIST sequence is chosen, this course must be a CORE HUMANITIES.
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CORE SCIENCE: PHYS 1600–PHYS 1610, BIOL 1020–BIOL 1030, CHEM 1030–CHEM 1040 with labs, or GEOL 1100–GEOL 1110.
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Math Elective: Courses designated MATH or STAT at the level of 3000 or higher, no more than one 3000-level course. Subject to advisor’s approval.
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Applied Math Elective: MATH 5630, MATH 5640, MATH 5670, or MATH 5000.