Mathematics Bachelor of Science Degree
Required Courses
| 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 | ||
| Intro to Computer Science | ||
| Seminar/Workshop (Data Science Course) | ||
| Select two STAT courses from below: | ||
| Introduction to Statistics * | ||
| Interm Statistical Concepts | ||
| Intro Probability & Statistics | ||
| Other courses may include, but are not limited to: 2 | ||
| Management Information Systems | ||
| Programming with Java I | ||
| Python Programming | ||
| Databases and SQL | ||
| Introduction to Econometrics | ||
| Discrete Structures I | ||
| Research Methods | ||
| Adv Psych Research Methods | ||
| Adv Psych Research Methods Lab | ||
| Applied Research Methods | ||
| II. Concentration in Finance | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| Business Finance | ||
| Seminar/Workshop (Financial Mathematics Course) | ||
| Select two STAT courses from below: | ||
| Introduction to Statistics * | ||
| Interm Statistical Concepts | ||
| Intro Probability & Statistics | ||
| Other courses may include, but are not limited to: 2 | ||
| Investments | ||
| Financial Modeling | ||
| Adv Analysis Finan Statements | ||
| Money and Banking | ||
| Derivatives and Risk Managemen | ||
| Portfolio Management | ||
| Introduction to Econometrics | ||
| 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 | |
| Intermediate Business Finance | ||
| Fin Mgmt II: Analysis/Problems | ||
| Web Design & Programming | ||
| Software Development | ||
| Intro Differential Equations | ||
| Modern Geometry | ||
| Numerical Computing | ||
| Intro to Complex Analysis | ||
| Physics I | ||
| Physics I Lab | ||
| Physics II & Thermo | ||
| Physics II & Thermo Lab | ||
| 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.
PDF Suggested Plan of Study
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.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| General Education (WRIT 101 recommended) | 3 | |
| M 171 | Calculus I | 4 |
| COLS 108 | The College Experience | 1 |
| General Education | 6 | |
| Total | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| M 172 | Calculus II | 4 |
| M 242 | Methods of Proof | 3 |
| General Education | 9 | |
| Total | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| M 273 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| Language | 4 | |
| General Education | 6 | |
| Total | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| M 333 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| Language | 4 | |
| Concentration Area | 6 | |
| General Education | 3 | |
| Total | 17 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Concentration Area | 6 | |
| Elective | 9 | |
| Total | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| M 471 | Mathematical Analysis | 3 |
| Concentration Area | 6 | |
| Restricted Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| M 431 | Abstract Algebra I | 3 |
| M 498 | Internship/Cooperative Educ | 2 |
| Restricted Elective | 4 | |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Total | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Concentration Area | 3 | |
| Electives | 11 | |
| Total | 14 | |