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 47 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
WC 120 - World Cultures II
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
ENGR 122 - Intro to 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
WC 120 - World Cultures II
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
ENGR 122 - Intro to 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