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Mathematics Major, B.A.

The Bachelor of Arts Mathematics major is designed to provide the student with a basic core of knowledge in the discipline of mathematics.

I.Transfer students must take a minimum of 15 quarter hours in the major at Bemidji State University.

II. Required Courses

• MATH 241, 242, 243, 244 Calculus I, II, III, IV (20 credits)
• MATH 245 Differential Equations (5 credits)
• MATH 320 Foundations of Mathematics (4 credits)
• MATH 332 Linear Algebra I (4 credits)
• MATH 435 Modern Algebra I (4 credits)

Subtotal: 37 credits

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 pre-calculus sequences: MATH 145 and 146 or MATH 141 and 142 or MATH 112, 113, 114, and 141.

III. Additional Required Courses

Select a minimum of two courses from:

• MATH 347 Complex Variables I (4 credits)
• MATH 361 Probability Theory (4 credits)
• MATH 362 Mathematical Statistics (4 credits)
• MATH 441, 442 Advanced Calculus I, II (4,4 credits)

Subtotal: 8 credits

IV. Required Electives

Complete 12 quarter hours with no more than 4 quarter hours in Computer Science: Select from MATH 326 or above, or CS 221 through CS 229.

Subtotal: 12 credits

TOTAL QUARTER HOURS REQUIRED FOR MAJOR: 57 CREDITS

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Suggested Schedule For Mathematics Major, B.A.

The following is a list of required Mathematics Major, B.A. courses arranged 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

• Pre-Calculus Mathematics, if necessary
• Calculus
• Liberal Education requirements

Sophomore

• Calculus
• MATH 320 Foundations of Mathematics
• Liberal Education requirements

Junior

• MATH 332 Linear Algebra
• MATH 435 Modern Algebra
• Electives in major (consult with adviser)
• Liberal Education requirements

Senior

• Electives in major (consult with adviser)
• Complete Liberal Education requirements