Mathematics (BS)

Program requirements for the Mathematics (BS) degree.

University Core – 37 credits

Area I: Writing (6)

  • ENG 101 English Composition I
  • ENG 102 English Composition II: Research & Argument

Area II: Quantitative Reasoning (7)

  • MAT 171 Calculus I (4)
  • MAT 251 Linear Algebra (3)

Area III: Computing & Information Literacy (6)

  • UNI 110 Information Literacy & Research (3)
  • UNI 120 Data & AI Literacy (3)

Area IV: Communication (3)

  • COM 110 Public Speaking / Professional Communication (3)

Area V: Civics/Global/Ethics (9)

  • POL 101 American Government (3)
  • PHI 120 Ethics (3)
  • GEO 120 Global Systems & Cultures (3)

Area VI: Humanities/Social Science/Arts (6)

  • Choose any two 3-credit courses from College of Arts & Humanities, College of Social &
  • Behavioral Sciences, College of Creative & Performing Arts

NMS Methods Core – 6 credits

  • NMS 210 Scienti c Inquiry & Research Methods (3)
  • NMS 220 Scienti c Writing & Communication (3)

Major Requirements – 21 credits

  • MAT 172 Calculus II (4)
  • MAT 251 Linear Algebra (3)
  • MAT 280 Differential Equations (3)
  • MAT 301 Proofs & Structures (3)
  • MAT 330 Real Analysis I (3)
  • MAT 340 Abstract Algebra I (3)
  • MAT 490 Math Capstone (3)
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  • MAT Concentration – 15 Credits – Choose ONE of the following:
  • Concentration: Applied Mathematics (15)
  • MAT 310 Numerical Methods (3)
  • MAT 320 Modeling (3)
  • MAT 410 Optimization (3)
  • STA 330 Regression (3)
  • Choose one (3): CSC 240 Databases OR CSC 250 Networks
  • Concentration: Actuarial Science (15)
  • STA 301 Probability & Statistics (3)
  • STA 310 Stochastic Processes (3)
  • ACT 310 Financial Mathematics (3)
  • ACT 320 Life Contingencies (3)
  • ACT 410 Actuarial Modeling (3)

Electives – 38 credits

  • 12 credits upper-division (300–400 level) MAT courses
  • 6 credits upper-division (300–400 level) College of Natural & Mathematical Sciences or
  • College of Computing & Data Sciences courses
  • 20 credits free electives (100–400 level)