2003-2004 Academic Catalog

Science and Mathematics School of Engineering, Nursing, and Science 166 Mathematics–Bachelor of Arts The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in mathematics provides coursework and training in advanced mathematics. Because of the general nature of this curriculum and opportunity to complement the major with electives from other fields of study, this curriculum provides excellent preparation for graduate study in areas that require good quantitative and/or analytical skills such as philosophy, business, and theology. This liberal arts major also prepares students for a wide variety of career opportunities that require a general Bachelor of Arts degree. The flexibility of this major enables students to select their mathemat- ics and other electives to meet educational or career goals. Students should include courses in astronomy, chemistry, and physics as general electives. Course requirements involve 43 semester hours including: Mathematics Core Requirements .............................................. 31 MATH-1710, 1720, 2710 Calculus I, II, III .......................... 13 MATH-2210 Logic and Methods of Proof ............................ 3 MATH-2740 Differential Equations ..................................... 3 (or MATH-4410 Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry 3) MATH-3800 Research Methods in Mathematics ................ 1 MATH-4800 Capstone Experience in Mathematics ........... 1 PHYS-2110, 2120, 2130 General Physics I, II, III .............. 10 Electives ..................................................................................... 12 (selected from MATH-3000 and MATH-4000 level courses including at least one course from each of the following sets) Set I: MATH-3110 Probability and Statistics I ............................... 3 MATH-3550 Discrete Mathematics: Graph Theory ............. 3 MATH-3560 Discrete Mathematics: Combinatorics ............ 3 Set II: MATH-3500 Number Theory ............................................... 3 MATH-3610 Linear Algebra ................................................ 3 MATH-4610 Abstract Algebra I ............................................ 3 Set III: MATH-3740 Complex Variables ......................................... 3 MATH-4410 Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry ...... 3 MATH-4450 Topology ......................................................... 3 MATH-4710 Real Variables I .............................................. 3 Mathematics Major (B.A.) Curriculum Summary Proficiency Requirements ........................................................ 0-5 Other General Education Requirements ........................ 45.5-53.5 Mathematics Major Requirements ............................................. 43 Electives ......................................................................... 31.5-39.5 Total (minimum, not includingproficiency) .......................... 128 A complete description of the General Education Requirements is found on page 18 Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a Major in Mathematics–B.A. First year: BEGE-1710 Christian Life and Thought ........................................... 3 BEGE-1720 Spiritual Formation ....................................................... 3 COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech ............................................. 3 ENG-1400 Composition ................................................................... 3 HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities ...................................... 3 MATH-1710, 1720 Calculus I, II .................................................... 10 MATH-2210 Logic and Methods of Proof ........................................ 3 PEF-1990 Physical Activity and the Christian Life .......................... 1 History Elective ................................................................................ 3 Physical Education Activity Elective ................................................ 1 Total .............................................................................................. 33 Second year: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature ............................................ 3 BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature .......................................... 3 GSS-1000 Foundations of Social Science ...................................... 3 MATH-2710 Calculus III .................................................................. 3 MATH-2740 Differential Equations .................................................. 3 (or MATH-4410 Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry ............ 3) MATH-3800 Research Methods in Mathematics ........................... 1 PHYS-2110, 2120 General Physics I, II .......................................... 8 Literature Elective ............................................................................ 3 Electives ........................................................................................... 6 Total .............................................................................................. 33 Third year: BEGE-3750 Christian Worldview Development .............................. 2 BEGE-3760 Christian Worldview Integration .................................. 2 BIO-1000 Principles of Biology ..................................................... 3.5 PHYS-2130 General Physics III ...................................................... 2 Mathematics Electives ..................................................................... 6 Humanities Elective .......................................................................... 3 Social Science/Global Awareness Elective .................................... 3 Electives ......................................................................................... 12 Total ........................................................................................... 33.5 Fourth year: MATH-4800 Capstone Experience in Mathematics ....................... 1 Mathematics Electives ..................................................................... 6 Electives ......................................................................................... 22 Total .............................................................................................. 29