B.A. in Mathematics

A Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Mathematics is designed for students seeking an exposure to advanced mathematics as part of a broad-based liberal arts curriculum. It is particularly suitable for students interested in pursuing graduate study in mathematics or related disciplines. Students in this program are strongly encouraged to participate in undergraduate research and to spend one semester at Harlaxton College.

Program Requirements

This degree requires the completion of at least 120 semester hours, including at least 48 hours of general education (with proficiency in a foreign language at the second year level), at least 33 hours of mathematics, and at least 6 hours of computer science. Many students select a minor in an area related to mathematics or even in a completely unrelated area of interest. A typical minor would require 18 to 24 credit hours.

Sample Plans of Study

What follows are sample plans of study. You will develop your own plan of study in consultation with your academic advisor in the Department of Mathematics.

Beginning in an Odd Year

	Fall Semester	Spring Semester
First Year	MATH 211 or 221 - Calculus I  SA 110 - Software Applications WC 110 - World Cultures I Gen Ed - Foreign Language Gen Ed	MATH 222 - Calculus II FYS 120 – First Year Seminar Gen Ed - Foreign Language Gen Ed Gen Ed
Second Year	MATH 323 - Calculus III Gen Ed - Foreign Language Gen Ed Gen Ed  Gen Ed	MATH 341 - Linear Algebra CS 205 - Programming Gen Ed - Foreign Language Gen Ed Gen Ed
Third Year	MATH 365 - Probability Elective/Minor Elective/Minor Elective Elective	MATH Elective MATH Elective Elective/Minor Elective/Minor Elective
Fourth Year	MATH 445 - Abstract Algebra MATH 495 - Senior Seminar Elective/Minor Elective Elective	MATH 420 - Advanced Calculus Elective/Minor Elective Elective Elective

Beginning in an Even Year

	Fall Semester	Spring Semester
First Year	MATH 211 or 221 - Calculus I SA 110 - Software Applications WC 110 - World Cultures I Gen Ed - Foreign Language Gen Ed	MATH 222 - Calculus II FYS 120 – First Year Seminar Gen Ed - Foreign Language Gen Ed Gen Ed
Second Year	MATH 323 - Calculus III Gen Ed - Foreign Language Gen Ed Gen Ed Gen Ed	MATH 341 - Linear Algebra CS 205 - Programming Gen Ed - Foreign Language Gen Ed Gen Ed
Third Year	MATH 365 - Probability MATH 445 - Abstract Algebra Elective/Minor Elective/Minor Elective	MATH 420 - Advanced Calculus MATH Elective Elective/Minor Elective/Minor Elective
Fourth Year	MATH 495 - Senior Seminar Elective/Minor Elective Elective Elective	MATH Elective Elective/Minor Elective Elective Elective