Mathematical Sciences, B.S.

The Bachelor of Science Degree Program in the Mathematical Sciences prepares students for Mathematics-Based Careers or Graduate School. The Bachelor of Science Degree in the Mathematical Sciences requires the completion of one hundred twenty (120) credits. Note: Although certain pre-calculus courses will satisfy the College Core, they will not count for this Bachelor of Science Degree Program.

B.S. in Mathematical Sciences
HEGIS Code: 1701.00
CIP Code: 27.0101

Fixed/Required Core

Total Credits: 12

Flexible Core

World Cultures and Global Issues

ANTH 201 - The Nature of Culture 3 Credits
ENGL 212 - World Literature: The Evolving Canon 3 Credits

U.S. Experience in its Diversity

HIST 200 - The Growth and Development of the U.S.A. 3 Credits

Creative Expressions

ART 100 - Introduction to World Art 3 Credits
MUS 100 - Introduction to World Music 3 Credits

Individual and Society

ECON 100 - Survey of Economics 3 Credits
ECON 212 - Introduction to Macroeconomics 3 Credits
ECON 213 - Introduction to Microeconomics 3 Credits
PA 103 - Introduction to Public Service and Administration 3 Credits
PA 150 - Introduction to Criminal Law 3 Credits
SSC 101 - Culture, Society, and Social Change 3 Credits
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credits

Scientific World

BIO 211 - Biotechnology and Society 3 Credits

Total Credits: 18

College Option

Electives from College Option 12 Credits

Total Credits: 12

Major Requirements & Electives

FS 101 - Freshman Seminar I 1 Credits
MTH 151 - Pre-Calculus 4 Credits
MTH 202 - Calculus I 4 Credits
MTH 203 - Calculus II 4 Credits
MTH 204 - Calculus III 4 Credits
MTH 205 - Elementary Differential Equations 3 Credits
MTH 207 - Linear Algebra I 3 Credits
MTH 237 - Probability and Statistics 3 Credits
MTH 206 - Introduction to Mathematical Proof 4 Credits
MTH 311 - Advanced Calculus I 3 Credits
MTH 308 - Abstract Algebra I 3 Credits
OR
MTH 335 - Discrete Mathematical Structures 3 Credits
MTH 312 - Advanced Calculus II 3 Credits
MTH 315 - Complex Variables I 3 Credits
MTH 309 - Abstract Algebra II 3 Credits
OR
MTH 345 - Mathematical Modeling 3 Credits
CS 151 - Introduction to Computing 3 Credits
MTH 405 - Senior Seminar 1 Credits

Specialized Course Selections

Choose 3 courses from below:

MTH 305 - Number Theory 3 Credits
MTH 316 - Complex Variables II 3 Credits
MTH 324 - Introduction to Differential Geometry 3 Credits
MTH 353 - General Topology 3 Credits

General Topology

MTH 360 - Numerical Analysis 3 Credits
MTH 317 - Linear Algebra II 4 Credits

Total Credits: 12

Interest-Based Electives

Completing the minor in Computer Science, Physics, Earth System Science, Environmental Science, Space Science, Biology or Chemistry; OR
Completing 12 credits chosen from: 300 or 400-level Mathematics, Computer Science or Physics courses not used to satisfy another component of the program; PHY 212 ; PHY 213 ; mathematics based courses in Biology, Chemistry or Economics; OR
Completing 12 credits in a discipline approved by the Departmental advisor and the Chairperson.

For additional major requirement details for B.S.in Mathematical Science. See Chair or Academic Advisor

Mathematical Sciences, B.S.

Fixed/Required Core

English Composition

Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning

Life and Physical Sciences

Total Credits: 12

Flexible Core

World Cultures and Global Issues

U.S. Experience in its Diversity

Creative Expressions

Individual and Society

Scientific World

Total Credits: 18

College Option

Total Credits: 12

Major Requirements & Electives

Specialized Course Selections

General Topology

Total Credits: 12

Interest-Based Electives

Total Credits: 12

Total Credits: 78

Grand Total Credits: 120