Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Use mathematical concepts to solve problems.
• Critique and construct mathematical arguments and proofs.
• Use technology such as (but not limited to) computer algebra systems, statistical software, and calculators to solve, analyze, or explore problems in data science or financial mathematics
• Integrate information learned in the program into a professional setting.

Required Courses

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
General Education Requirements 1		31
Students should consult with their advisors to determine if specific courses are necessary in order to satisfy the General Education requirements within this major.
Language Requirement		8
Required Core Courses
M 171	Calculus I *	4
M 172	Calculus II	4
M 242	Methods of Proof	3
M 273	Multivariable Calculus	4
M 333	Linear Algebra	4
M 431	Abstract Algebra I	3
M 471	Mathematical Analysis	3
M 498	Internship/Cooperative Educ	1-4
Subtotal		26-29
Concentration Electives
Complete 23 credits (14 credits must be upper-division) from one of the two concentrations listed below. Other courses may be chosen in consultation with an advisor. 2		23
I. Concentration in Data Science
Required Courses
CSCI 100	Intro to Programming
M 494	Seminar/Workshop (Data Science Course)
Select two STAT courses from below:
STAT 216	Introduction to Statistics *
STAT 217	Interm Statistical Concepts
STAT 341	Intro Probability & Statistics
Other courses may include, but are not limited to: 2
BMIS 311	Management Information Systems
CSCI 111B	Programming with Java I
CSCI 116	Python Programming
CSCI 240	Databases and SQL
ECNS 403	Introduction to Econometrics
M 305	Discrete Structures I
PSCI 427	Research Methods
PSYX 320	Adv Psych Research Methods
PSYX 321	Adv Psych Research Methods Lab
SOCI 400	Applied Research Methods
II. Concentration in Finance
Required Courses
BFIN 322	Business Finance
M 494	Seminar/Workshop (Financial Mathematics Course)
Select two STAT courses from below:
STAT 216	Introduction to Statistics *
STAT 217	Interm Statistical Concepts
STAT 341	Intro Probability & Statistics
Other courses may include, but are not limited to: 2
BFIN 420	Investments
BFIN 430	Financial Modeling
BFIN 441	Adv Analysis Finan Statements
BFIN 455	Money and Banking
BFIN 460	Derivatives and Risk Managemen
BFIN 461	Portfolio Management
ECNS 403	Introduction to Econometrics
M 305	Discrete Structures I
Subtotal		23
Restricted Electives
Select 7 credits (3 credits must be upper-division) from below. Other courses may be chosen in consultation with an advisor. 2		7
BFIN 422	Intermediate Business Finance
BFIN 439	Fin Mgmt II: Analysis/Problems
CSCI 181	Web Design & Programming
CSCI 223	Software Development
M 274	Intro Differential Equations
M 329	Modern Geometry
M 371	Numerical Computing
M 472	Intro to Complex Analysis
PHSX 220	Physics I
PHSX 221	Physics I Lab
PHSX 232	Physics II & Thermo
PHSX 233	Physics II & Thermo Lab
PHSX 391	Special Topics
Subtotal		7
Electives		25-28
Total Minimum Credits		120

*

May satisfy General Education requirements

¹

M 171 or STAT 216 count in both General Education and program requirements. 

²

Students should contact the Math Department to confirm the eligibility of any other course with an adequate computer science, finance, math, or statistics component to count in this group.

Certain courses in this program have prerequisites; students should check the course descriptions for required prerequisites.

Suggested Plan of Study

The following sample schedule is a suggested plan for students to follow in completing the Bachelor of Science Major in Mathematics. Due to course schedule changes and staff assignments, students may not be able to follow the plan exactly. Students should consult with their advisors to plan classes before registering each semester.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
First Year
Fall
WRIT 101	College Writing I	3
M 171	Calculus I	4
General Education		4
Language		4
Total		15
Spring
M 172	Calculus II	4
M 242	Methods of Proof	3
Language		4
General Education		4
Total		15
Second Year
Fall
M 273	Multivariable Calculus	4
Concentrations		4
General Education		7
Total		15
Spring
M 333	Linear Algebra	4
Concentrations		7
General Education		4
Total		15
Third Year
Fall
Concentrations		12
General Education		3
Total		15
Spring
M 471	Mathematical Analysis	3
Concentrations		7
Electives		3
General Education		3
Total		16
Fourth Year
Fall
M 431	Abstract Algebra I	3
M 498	Internship/Cooperative Educ	2
Restricted Electives		4
Electives		6
Total		15
Spring
Restricted Electives		3
Electives		8
General Education		3
Total		14