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Mathematics Major

What follows is a summary of the course requirements for an undergraduate major in mathematics.

Contact an advisor or speak with your instructor for more information about this and other programs in the Department of Mathematics.

In addition, you may want to invesigate the homepage for the Mathematical Association of America for more information about conferences, books, and careers in mathematics.

Required Courses (25 hours)

MATH120 Calculus I (4 hrs)
MATH121 Calculus II (4 hrs)
MATH122 Elementary Linear Algebra (3 hrs)
MATH 211 Introduction to Mathematical Proof (3 hrs)
MATH 223 Multivariable Calculus (4 hrs)
MATH 370 Probability and Statistics I (4 hrs)

One course from the following:

MATH411 Abstract Algebra (3 hrs)
MATH416 Linear Algebra (3 hrs)
MATH420 Introduction to Analysis (3 hrs)

Restricted Elective Courses (12 hours )

MATH319 Mathematical Modeling (3 hrs)
MATH325 Differential Equations (3 hrs)
MATH341 College Geometry (3 hrs)
MATH372 Problems in Actuarial Studies I (2 hrs)
MATH407 Elementary Number Theory (3hrs)
MATH411 Abstract Algebra (3 hrs)
MATH416 Linear Algebra (3 hrs)
MATH418 Modeling with Linear Algebra (3 hrs)
MATH420 Introduction to Analysis (3 hrs)
MATH424 Introduction to Complex Variables (3 hrs)
MATH425 Mathematics for Scientists (3 hrs)
MATH436 Introduction to Numerical Analysis (3 hrs)
MATH460 Applied Survey Sampling (3 hrs)
MATH461 Linear Regression Analysis (3 hrs)
MATH462 Design and Analysis of Experiments (3 hrs)
MATH471 Probability and Statistics II (3 hrs)
MATH472 Problems in Actuarial Studies II (2 hrs)
MATH474 Applied Statistics (3 hrs)

Total Hours Required for the Major......37 hours

 


Advising Tips for Double Majors!

Students electing a double major with mathematics, business, the social sciences, biological, or physical science, should consult an advising coordinator to choose appropriate courses.

MATH 411 Abstract Algebra , MATH 416 Linear Algebra, and MATH 420 Introduction to Analysis are strongly recommended for double majors and those preparing for graduate work.

Biology Majors might consider: MATH 418 Modeling with Linear Algebra, MATH 471 Probability and Statistics II

Business Majors might consider: MATH 325 Differential Equations, MATH 418 Modeling with Linear Algebra, MATH 436 Introduction to Numerical Analysis, MATH 471 Probability and Statistics II

Chemistry Majors might consider: MATH 325 Differential Equations, MATH 418 Modeling with Linear Algebra, MATH 425 Mathematics for Scientists, MATH 436 Introduction to Numerical Analysis

Economics Majors might consider: MATH 325 Differential Equations, MATH 418 Modeling with Linear Algebra

Physics Majors might consider: MATH 325 Differential Equations, MATH 416 Linear Algebra, MATH 418 Modeling with Linear Algebra, MATH 425 Mathematics for Scientists, MATH 436 Introduction to Numerical Analysis

Psychology Majors might consider: MATH 418 Modeling with Linear Algebra, MATH 471 Probability and Statistics II

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