Associate of Arts in Mathematics

The candidate must complete the General Requirements for All Degrees and Graduation Requirements for the Associate of Arts Degree in this bulletin.

Concentration Requirements
   M215 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (5 cr.)
   M216 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (5 cr.)
   M311 Calculus III (3 cr.)
and one of the following courses:
   M303 Linear Algebra for Undergraduates (3 cr.)
   M313 Elementary Differential Equations with Applications (3 cr.)
   M360 Elements of Probability (3 cr.)
   M391 Foundations of the Number Systems (3 cr.)

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Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics

Requirements
In addition to the requirements listed in this bulletin in the section Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree, the student must take Mathematics M215, M216, M303, M311, M360, M391, one additional mathematics course at the 300 level (excluding K300), the sequence of M403-M404 or the sequence of M413-M414, and computer science C201. No mathematics course below the 200 level may be counted toward the major subject area. These requirements are a minimum; those students who are planning graduate study in mathematics are strongly encouraged to take both of the sequences M403-M404 and M413-M414. In addition, it is strongly recommended that the candidate take electives in areas related to mathematics. Depending on interests and goals, the candidate may choose these from other mathematics offerings; from computer science offerings such as C251; from physics offerings such as P221-P222; from chemistry offerings such as C105-C106; or from various education courses leading to certification.

Recommended Four-Year Program

First Year

First Semester	Credits
English W131	3
Mathematics M215	5
Physics P221 (elective)	5
Arts and sciences distribution course	3
16

Second Semester
Computer Science C201	3
Mathematics M216	5
Physics P222 (elective)	5
Arts and sciences distribution course	3
16

Second Year

First Semester	Credits
Mathematics M303	3
Mathematics M311	3
Foreign language course	4
Arts and sciences distribution courses	6
16

Second Semester
Mathematics M313 (elective)	3
Mathematics M391	3
Foreign language course	4
Arts and sciences distribution courses	6
16

Third Year

First Semester	Credits
Mathematics M360	3
Mathematics elective	3
Foreign language course	3
Arts and sciences distribution courses	6
15

Second Semester
Mathematics M366 (elective)	3
Mathematics elective	3
Foreign language course	3
Arts and sciences distribution course	3
Elective	3
15

Fourth Year

First Semester	Credits
Mathematics M403, M413	3
Mathematics elective	3
Arts and sciences distribution course	3
Electives	6
15

Second Semester
Mathematics M404, M414	3
Mathematics elective	3
Arts and sciences distribution course	3
Electives	6
15

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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Requirements
Recommended Four-Year Program

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Requirements

I.	General Education Core:		(35 cr. hrs)
	a.	General Requirements (9)
		Research Writing W234 (3)
		Computer Competency C106 (3)
		Diversity (3)
	b.	Arts and Letters (12)
		Four courses including:
		English W131 (3)
		Speech S121 (3)
	c.	Foreign Language (8)
		One year of a single foreign language
	d.	Social Sciences (6)
II.	Science Requirements		(21 cr. hrs.)
	a.	Biology (3)
	b.	Computer Science C201-C202 (8)
	c.	Physics P221-P222 or Chemistry C105-C125 & C106-C126 (10)
III.	Mathematics Requirements:
	a.	Core	(29 cr. hrs.)
		MATH M215 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I	(5)
		MATH M216 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II	(5)
		MATH M303 Linear Algebra for Undergraduates	(3)
		MATH M311 Calculus III	(3)
		MATH M360 Elements of Probability Theory	(3)
		MATH M391 Foundations of the Number Systems	(3)
		MATH M403-404 Introduction to Modern Algebra I-II or MATH M413-414 Introduction to Analysis I-II	(6)
		MATH M493 Senior Thesis in Mathematics	(1)
	b.	Four additional courses from the following list	(12 cr. hrs.)
		MATH M312 Calculus IV	(3)
		MATH M313 Elementary Differential Equations with Applic.	(3)
		MATH M366 Elements of Statistical Inference	(3)
		MATH M380 History of Mathematics	(3)
		MATH M403 Introduction to Modern Algebra I	(3)
		MATH M404 Introduction to Modern Algebra II	(3)
		MATH M405 Number Theory	(3)
		MATH M413 Introduction to Analysis I	(3)
		MATH M414 Introduction to Analysis II	(3)
		MATH M415 Elementary Complex Variables with Applic.	(3)
		MATH M421 Introduction to Topology I	(3)
		MATH M422 Introduction to Topology II	(3)
		MATH M436 Introduction to Geometries	(3)
		MATH M435 Introduction to Differential Geometry	(3)
		MATH M471 Numerical Analysis I	(3)
IV.	Electives		(24 cr. hrs.)
	Students are encouraged to choose electives that further their particular career goals.

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Recommended Four-Year Program

First-Year

First Semester	Credits
English W131	3
Mathematics M215	5
Physics P221	5
Computer Science C106	3
16

Second Semester
English W234	3
Mathematics M216	5
Physics P222	5
Arts and Letters	3
16

Second-Year

First Semester	Credits
Computer Science C201	4
Mathematics M311	3
Mathematics M303	3
Speech S121	3
Arts and Letters	3
16

Second Semester
Computer Science C202	4
Mathematics Elective M313	3
Social sciences	3
Elective	3
Biology	3
16

Third-Year

First Semester	Credits
Mathematics M360	3
Mathematics M391	3
Diversity	3
Social Sciences	3
Elective	3
15

Second Semester
Mathematics Elective M366	3
Mathematics Elective M380	3
Elective	9
15

Fourth-Year

First Semester	Credits
Mathematics M403 (M413)	3
Foreign language	4
Elective	6
13

Second Semester
Foreign Language	4
Mathematics M404 (M414)	3
Mathematics Elective M471	3
Mathematics M493	1
Elective	3
14

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Double Majors in Mathematics and Computer Science and in Mathematics and Education

The B.S. degrees in computer science (mathematics/science option) and secondary education (teaching major in mathematics) are quite similar to the B.S. in mathematics. Since both of these majors require a significant number of the major courses in the mathematics major, it is quite easy to obtain a double major in mathematics and either of these majors.

In order to obtain a double major in mathematics and computer science, you must complete the requirements for the B.S. degree in computer science with the mathematics/science option and take the following additional courses: M311, the sequence M403-M404 or the sequence M413-M414, M493, and one additional course selected from the following list: M312, M313, M366, M380, M404, M405, M414, M415, M435, M436, M421, M422, M471, C451, C463.

In order to obtain double degrees in mathematics and secondary education, you must complete the requirements for the B.S. degree in secondary education with a teaching major in mathematics and take the following additional courses: M311, M403 or M391 (depending upon which course you take as part of the education major), M413, M495, and one additional course selected from the following list: M312, M313, M404, M405, M414, M415, M435, M421, M422, M471. If you choose the option of taking M313 as part of the education major, then this will also meet the last part of the above requirement.

Students planning to pursue graduate study in mathematics are strongly encouraged to take both of the sequences M403-M404 and M413-M414.

Students majoring in mathematics or physical sciences are strongly advised to take Computer Science C201 and Mathematics M313, M366, M371, and M415. If these students have a strong high school background in algebra and trigonometry, they should start their mathematics studies with M215 and M216. Students whose high school background is weak in algebra or trigonometry should take M125 and/or M126 before taking M215.

Students majoring in business or social sciences who have a good high school background in algebra should take M118 and M119. Students with a weak high school background in algebra should take M007 before taking M118 and should take M122 before taking M119. Biology and social science majors should also take Computer Science C201. C203 is a recommended computer science course for business majors.

Students majoring in education should refer to the School of Education for programs leading to certification. Students whose high school background is weak in algebra or trigonometry should take M125 and/or M126 before taking M215. For students in secondary mathematics education (bachelor's or master's degree candidates), the following math courses are recommended: M303, M360, M366, M371, M391, M403, M413, M421, and M436.

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Requirements for a Minor in Mathematics

16 credit hours including the following mathematics courses:

   M215 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (5 cr.)
   M216 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (5 cr.)
   M311 Calculus III (3 cr.)
and one of the following:
   M303 Linear Algebra for Undergraduates (3 cr.)
   M313 Elementary Differential Equations with Applications (3 cr.)
   M360 Elements of Probability (3 cr.)

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