Undergraduate programs

The mathematical sciences have long provided the proper language of the physical sciences and engineering, and they are playing an increasingly important role in areas as diverse as computer science, the social sciences, business administration and economics, and the biological and medical sciences.  Many are drawn to the study of mathematics and statistics precisely because of this broad applicability.  Others are attracted by the rigorous training these disciplines provide in abstract reasoning, and the many surprising results and elegant arguments they encounter.  The department offers a wide variety of courses in mathematics and statistics to meet the needs of a student body having very diverse interests.  Anyone who would like to learn more about the department’s faculty, programs, courses, activities and other services is encouraged to explore the department website, or visit the department office.

Degree Maps and Learning Outcomes

Admission requirements

Mathematics B.A./B.S.

Mathematics B.A./B.S. Options

Mathematics and Statistics Honors Track

Mathematics Minor

Mathematics for Middle School Teachers Minor

Mathematics Licensure

Mathematics B.A./B.S. Options

In addition to the specific required courses, the following options are intended to help the student plan a program of study with a specific goal or career in mind.

Option I—Applied Mathematics

Recommended electives:

Mth 322Applied Partial Differential Equations

4

Mth 421Theory of Ordinary Differential Equations I

3

Mth 422Theory of Ordinary Differential Equations II

3

Mth 424Elementary Differential Geometry I

3

Mth 425Elementary Differential Geometry II

3

Mth 427Partial Differential Equations I

3

Mth 428Partial Differential Equations II

3

Mth 430Topics in Mathematical Modeling

3

Mth 451Numerical Calculus I

3

Mth 452Numerical Calculus II

3

Mth 457The Mathematical Theory of Games I

3

Mth 458The Mathematical Theory of Games II

3

Mth 470Complex Analysis and Boundary Value Problems I

3

Mth 477Mathematical Control Theory I

3

Mth 478Mathematical Control Theory II

3

Option II—Graduate School Preparation

Recommended electives:

Mth 411Introduction to Real Analysis I

3

Mth 412Introduction to Real Analysis II

3

Mth 413Introduction to Real Analysis III

3

Mth 434Set Theory and Topology I

3

Mth 435Set Theory and Topology II

3

Mth 436Set Theory and Topology III

3

Mth 441Introduction to Abstract Algebra I

3

Mth 442Introduction to Abstract Algebra II

3

Mth 443Introduction to Abstract Algebra III

3

Option III—Statistics

Recommended electives:

Stat 461Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I

3

Stat 462Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II

3

Stat 463Introduction to Mathematical Statistics III

3

Stat 464Applied Regression Analysis

3

Stat 465Experimental Design: Theory and Methods I

3

Stat 466Experimental Design: Theory and Methods II

3

Stat 467Applied Probability I

3

Stat 468Applied Probability II

3

Option IV—High School Teaching

Recommended electives:

Mth 338Modern College Geometry

4

Mth 346Number Theory

4

Mth 356Discrete Mathematics

4

Mth 486Topics in The History of Mathematics

3

Mth 488Topics in Computing for Mathematics Teachers

3

Stat 461Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I

3

Stat 462Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II

3

See also the Mathematics Licensure section.

Option V—Actuarial Science

Recommended electives:

CS 161Introduction to Programming and Problem-Solving

4

Mth 451Numerical Calculus I

3

Mth 452Numerical Calculus II

3

Stat 461Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I

3

Stat 462Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II

3

Stat 463Introduction to Mathematical Statistics III

3

Stat 464Applied Regression Analysis

3

Stat 465Experimental Design: Theory and Methods I

3

Stat 466Experimental Design: Theory and Methods II

3

Stat 467Applied Probability I

3

Stat 468Applied Probability II

3