Mathematics General Program (BS)

This program is designed for the student who wants to study mathematics in some depth as preparation for graduate school or a career in mathematics or a related field.

It is recommended that the general education requirements be completed in the first two years.

Requirements. Completion of at least 124 credits, including:

1. MTH 121 , MTH 122 , MTH 200 , MTH 220 , MTH 222  (18 credits).
2. Option A or B below.
3. PHY 243 , PHY 245  (10 credits).
4. All requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)  Bachelor of Science degree, including general education requirements  .

Option A, Abstract Mathematics

This option is recommended for the student who plans to go on to graduate school in mathematics or a related field. The emphasis of the option is on abstract, rigorous mathematics and on the development of the student’s analytical and creative talents.

Requirements, Option A.

1. MTH 328 , MTH 329 , MTH 402 , MTH 423 , MTH 456 , MTH 470  (19 credits).
2. Four additional courses in mathematics, selected from: MTH 305 , MTH 327 , MTH 331 , MTH 333 , MTH 354 , MTH 357 , MTH 362 , MTH 372 , MTH 374 , MTH 375 , MTH 377 , MTH 378 , MTH 385 , MTH 392 , MTH 422  (12 credits).
3. CSC 175  and any necessary prerequisites.
4. Completion of ARB 112 , CHN 112 , FRN 112 , GER 112 , SPN 112 , LAT 105 , RUS 112 , or JPN 112 , or equivalent proficiency by examination (0-8 credits). Students who wish to meet this requirement with courses taken in high school or at other colleges and universities, or those who have attained fluency in a foreign language without formal course work, must demonstrate such equivalent proficiency by examination.

Option B, Mathematical Sciences

This option is recommended for the student who plans to apply mathematics in a nonacademic career. The program has a dual emphasis, focusing on abstract mathematics and its applications.

Requirements, Option B.

1. MTH 305 , MTH 357 , MTH 372 , MTH 374 , MTH 375 , MTH 377 , MTH 402 , MTH 470  (24 credits).
2. Two additional courses in mathematics, selected from: MTH 327 , MTH 328 , MTH 329 , MTH 331 , MTH 333 , MTH 354 , MTH 362 , MTH 378 , MTH 385 , MTH 392 , MTH 422 , MTH 423 , MTH 456  (6-7 credits).
3. CSC 175  and any necessary prerequisites, CSC 275 .