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Mathematics Major B.S.

Note: If the student’s high school mathematics courses and/or the Mathematics Placement Test indicate a lack of readiness for calculus, the student will be placed in one of the following precalculus sequences: MATH 1470; or MATH 1110 and MATH 1470; or MATH 1110, MATH 1170, and MATH 1470.

I. Required Core Courses

MATH 2471 Calculus I (5 credits)
MATH 2472 Calculus II (5 credits)
MATH 2480 Multivariable Calculus (4 credits)
MATH 3210 Foundations and Discrete Mathematics (4 credits)
MATH 3310 Linear Algebra (4 credits)
MATH 3631 Probability and Statistics I (4 credits)
MATH 4980 Research Project and Presentation (0 credits)

Subtotal 26 Credits

II. Required Field of Emphasis

Select one of the following Fields of Emphasis:

A. General/Applied Emphasis

Students taking Emphasis A are strongly encouraged to either obtain a minor or take significant course work in one or more of the areas in which mathematics is applied. Examples are: Computer Science, Physics, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, and Chemistry.

1. Required Courses

MATH 2490 Differential Equations (4 credits)
MATH 3410 Introduction to Analysis (3 credits)
MATH 3741 Numerical Methods and Optimization I (3 credits)
MATH 4371 Modern Algebra (3 credits)

Select one of the following:

MATH 3632 Probability and Statistics II (3 credits)
MATH 3742 Numerical Methods and Optimization II (3 credits)
MATH 4470 Advanced Calculus (3 credits)
MATH 4480 Complex Analysis (3 credits)

2. Required Electives

Select at least 6 credits from groups a. and b. At least 3 credits must be from group a.

Note: Asterisked (*) courses have prerequisites not included in this major.

1. Mathematics courses numbered 3260 or above except 3350.



2. *CS 3528 Data Structures and Algorithms (3 credits)
   *CS 3610 Introduction to Operations Research (3 credits)
   *CS 3627 Theory of Computation (3 credits)
   *CS 3718 Computer Graphics (3 credits)

Subtotal 22 Credits

Total Semester Credits Required for Major, Field of Emphasis A 48 Credits

A Total of 128 Semester Credits is Required for a Bachelor's Degree

B. Professional Emphasis

1. Required Courses

CS 1309 Problem Solving and Computer Science (4 credits)
CS 2207 Computer Programming: BASIC (3 credits)
or CS 2321 Computer Science I (4 credits)
MATH 3741 Numerical Methods and Optimization I (3 credits)
MATH 3632 Probability and Statistics II (3 credits)
or MATH 3742 Numerical Methods and Optimization II (3 credits)

2. Required Elective

Select at least 21 credits from groups a. and b. At least 9 credits must be from group a. and at least two areas must be taken in group b.

Note: Asterisked (*) courses either have prerequisites not included in this major or require consent of instructor.

1. MATH 2490 Differential Equations (4 credits)
   Mathematics course numbered 3260 or above except 3350.



2. ACCT 1101 Principles of Accounting I (3 credits)
   ACCT 1102 Principles of Accounting II (3 credits)
   ACCT 3117 Managerial Analysis (3 credits)
   *BUAD 3382 Advanced Application System Development (3 credits)
   BUAD 3678 Risk Management and Insurance (3 credits)
   *BUAD 3771 Financial Management (3 credits)
   CS 2207 Computer Programming: BASIC (3 credits)
   CS 2322 Computer Science II (4 credits)
   CS 3350 Event-driven Programming in a Windows Environment (3 credits)
   CS 3507 File Processing and Database Systems (3 credits)
   *CS 3528 Data Structures and Algorithms (3 credits)
   CS 3610 Introduction to Operations Research (3 credits)
   CS 3627 Theory of Computation (3 credits)
   CS 3718 Computer Graphics (3 credits)
   ECON 2000 Markets and Resource Allocation (3 credits)
   ECON 2100 Macroeconomics and the Business Cycle (3 credits)
   *ECON 4000 Microeconomic Decisions (3 credits)
   ENGL 2150 Technical Writing (3 credits)

Subtotal 34-35 Credits

Total Semester Credits for Major, Field of Emphasis B 60-61 Credits

A Total of 128 Semester Credits is Required for a Bachelor's Degree

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SUGGESTED SEMESTER SCHEDULE FOR MATHEMATICS MAJOR, B.S.

The following is a list of required Mathematics Major, B.S. courses by year. This schedule is intended to help students plan their courses in an orderly fashion; however, these are only suggestions and this schedule is flexible.

Freshman

MATH 1470 Precalculus (if necessary)
MATH 2471 Calculus I
MATH 2472 Calculus II
Liberal Education requirements

Sophomore

MATH 2480 Multivariable Calculus
MATH 3210 Foundations and Discrete Mathematics
MATH 3310 Linear Algebra
Liberal Education requirements

Junior/Senior

MATH 3631 Probability and Statistics I
Courses in the Field of Emphasis (consult with advisor)
Complete Liberal Education requirements