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 5
PHIL 110 - Introduction to Philosophy and Critical Thinking 5
HIST 120 or HIST 121 5
ENGL 120 - Introduction to Literature 5
Lab Science (fulfilled in major)
Fine Arts (one approved 5-credit course) 5
PHIL 220 - Philosophy of the Human Person 5
Social Science I 5
Social Science II (different discipline from Social Science I) 5
Theology and Religious Studies Phase II (200-299 ) 5
Ethics (upper division) 5
Theology and Religious Studies Phase III (300-399 ) 5
Interdisciplinary 3 to 5
Senior Synthesis satisfied by MATH 488 , 489 , & 490

II. Major Requirements

70 to 72 credits in mathematics, including:

MATH 134 - Calculus I 5
MATH 135 - Calculus II 5
MATH 136 - Calculus III 5
MATH 232 - Multivariable Calculus 3
MATH 233 - Linear Algebra 3
MATH 234 - Differential Equations 4
MATH 310 - Introduction to Advanced Mathematics 5
MATH 411 - Introduction to Abstract Algebra I 5
MATH 412 - Introduction to Abstract Algebra II 5
MATH 431 - Introduction to Real Analysis I 5
MATH 432 - Introduction to Real Analysis II 5
MATH 488 - Senior Synthesis I 2
MATH 489 - Senior Synthesis II 2
MATH 490 - Senior Synthesis III 1
MATH 499 - Undergraduate Research 1 to 5 *
MATH Electives (numbered 222 or above) (see course offerings ) (10)

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:

1. 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. 2. *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. 3. A maximum total of 5 credits of Directed Research or Undergraduate Research may be used to satisfy the math elective requirement.