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Mathematics — Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in
mathematics prepares students for graduate study in
mathematics. The curriculum includes the course requirements
prescribed by many of the leading graduate-level mathematics
programs in the nation.
Students should include courses in astronomy, chemistry, and
physics as general electives. Course requirements involve 69
hours:
Mathematics Core Requirements.............................................48
Electives (meeting the following criteria) ...............................21
Applied courses (at least six hours from the following
applied courses)............................................................ 6–15
Theoretical courses (at least six hours from the following
theoretical courses)...................................................... 6–15
*Capstone Course
Mathematics Major (B.S.) Curriculum Summary
Proficiency Requirements. .........................................................0–5
General Education Requirements.............................................44.5
Mathematics Major Requirements...............................................69
Electives.................................................................................... 14.5
Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 128
A complete description of the general education requirements is found on page 24.
Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a
Major in Mathematics — B.S.
First year:
Total................................................................................................. 30
Second year:
LIT-2XXX Literature Elective..............................................................3
Total................................................................................................. 30
Third year:
Humanities Elective. ..........................................................................3
Mathematics Electives.......................................................................6
Electives..........................................................................................4.5
Total................................................................................................. 34
Fourth year:
History Elective..................................................................................3
Mathematics Electives..................................................................... 15
Social Science/Global Awareness Elective........................................3
Electives........................................................................................... 10
Total................................................................................................. 34
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