Mathematics Major/Pure Mathematics Specialization, BSM

Requirements

In order to earn the bachelor of science in mathematics degree with a major in mathematics, students must complete a minimum of 180 credits with a cumulative and major/department grade point average of 2.50.

I. Core Curriculum Requirements

ENGL 110 - College Writing: Inquiry and Argument
PHIL 110 - Introduction to Philosophy and Critical Thinking
HIST 120 or HIST 121
ENGL 120 - Introduction to Literature
Lab Science (fulfilled in major)
Fine Arts (one approved 5 credit course)
PHIL 220 - Philosophy of the Human Person
Social Science I
Social Science II (different discipline from Social Science I)
Theology and Religious Studies Phase II (200-299 )
Ethics (upper division)
Theology and Religious Studies Phase III (300-399 )
Interdisciplinary
Senior Synthesis satisfied by MATH 488 , 489 , & 490

II. Major Requirements

70 to 72 credits in mathematics, including:

Choose one of the following four courses:

III. Other Major Department Requirements

Electives (18)

Computer science, economics and/or natural science approved by advisor, including at least one core lab science and one computer application or programming course.

NOTE:

In certain circumstances, with approval of the chair, 10 credits of upper-division work in computer science or a physical science may be substituted for 10 credits in mathematics.
*The MATH 499 requirement will be waived for a student who completes a National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates, senior design project, or approved research project in another department.
A maximum total of 5 credits of Directed Research or Undergraduate Research may be used to satisfy the math elective requirement.