2020-21 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

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 CS-1210 C++ Programming...................................................... 2 MATH-1710, 1720, 2710 Calculus I, II, and III ........................ 13 MATH-1990 Beautiful Math Structures and Thinking. ............... 3 MATH-2210 Logic and Methods of Proof................................... 3 MATH-2740 Differential Equations............................................. 3 MATH-2800 LaTeX for Technical Documents ........................... 1 MATH-3610 Linear Algebra....................................................... 3 MATH-3800 Research Methods................................................ 1 MATH-4610 Abstract Algebra I.................................................. 3 MATH-4710 Real Variables I..................................................... 3 *MATH-4800 Capstone Experience in Mathematics................. 3 PHYS-2110, 2120, 2130 General Physics I, II, and III............. 10 Electives (meeting the following criteria) ...............................21 Applied courses (at least six hours from the following applied courses)............................................................ 6–15 MATH-3110 Probability and Statistics.................................3 MATH-3120 Theory of Probability.......................................3 MATH-3240 Introduction to Operations Research..............3 MATH-3550 Discrete Mathematics: Graph Theory.............3 MATH-3750 Introduction to Dynamical Systems.................3 MATH-3760 Numerical Analysis ........................................3 MATH-4130 Mathematical Statistics...................................3 MATH-4210 Mathematical Methods for Physicists..............3 MATH-4880 Topics in Mathematics................................1–3 MATH-4900 Independent Study in Mathematics............1–3 Theoretical courses (at least six hours from the following theoretical courses)...................................................... 6–15 MATH-3500 Number Theory...............................................3 MATH-3550 Discrete Mathematics: Graph Theory.............3 MATH-3560 Discrete Mathematics: Combinatorics............3 MATH-3710 Advanced Calculus.........................................3 MATH-3740 Complex Variables..........................................3 MATH-4130 Mathematical Statistics...................................3 MATH-4410 Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry.......3 MATH-4450 Topology.........................................................3 MATH-4620 Abstract Algebra II..........................................3 MATH-4720 Real Variables II..............................................3 MATH-4880 Topics in Mathematics................................1–3 MATH-4900 Independent Study in Mathematics............1–3 *Capstone Course Mathematics Major (B.S.) Curriculum Summary Proficiency Requirements. .........................................................0–4 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: BTGE-1725 The Bible and the Gospel...............................................3 COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech.................................................3 CS-1210 C++ Programming...............................................................2 ENG-1400 Composition.....................................................................3 HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities.........................................3 MATH-1710, 1720 Calculus I and II.................................................. 10 MATH-1990 Beautiful Math Structures and Thinking.........................3 MATH-2800 LaTeX for Technical Documents ....................................1 PEF-1990 Physical Activity and Healthy Living..................................2 Total................................................................................................. 30 Second year: BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature................................................3 BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature...............................................3 GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture...........................................3 MATH-2210 Logic and Methods of Proof. ..........................................3 MATH-2710 Calculus III. ....................................................................3 MATH-2740 Differential Equations. ....................................................3 MATH-3800 Research Methods in Mathematics................................1 PHYS-2110, 2120 General Physics I and II........................................8 LIT-2XXX Literature Elective..............................................................3 Total................................................................................................. 30 Third year: BTGE-3755 Theology I......................................................................3 BTGE-3765 Theology II. ....................................................................3 GBIO-1000 Principles of Biology.....................................................3.5 MATH-3610 Linear Algebra................................................................3 MATH-4610 Abstract Algebra I...........................................................3 MATH-4710 Real Variables I..............................................................3 PHYS-2130 General Physics III.........................................................2 Humanities Elective. ..........................................................................3 Mathematics Electives.......................................................................6 Electives..........................................................................................4.5 Total................................................................................................. 34 Fourth year: MATH-4800 Capstone Experience in Mathematics............................3 History Elective..................................................................................3 Mathematics Electives..................................................................... 15 Social Science/Global Awareness Elective........................................3 Electives........................................................................................... 10 Total................................................................................................. 34 Graduate Program Pathway Option for Mathematics — Bachelor of Science The Bachelor of Science in mathematics program offers an accelerated pathway to the Master of Business Administration degree. You may view a sample curriculum plan at cedarville.edu/ gradpathways . 2020–21 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 205 Department of Science and Mathematics Mathematics — Bachelor of Science

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