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Mathematics Major B.S.

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)

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 Analysis and Optimization I (3 credits)
MATH 4371 Modern Algebra I (3 credits)

Select one of the following:

MATH 3632 Probability and Statistics II (3 credits)
MATH 3742 Numerical Analysis 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 with at least 3 credits in mathematics from:

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)
Mathematics courses numbered 3260 or above except 3350, 3550, and 4350.

Subtotal 22 Credits

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

B: Professional Emphasis

1. Required Courses

ACCT 1101 Principles of Accounting I (3 credits)
CS 1141 Campus Computing I (1 credit)
CS 1309 Problem Solving, Programs, and Computers (3 credits)

Select one of the following:

CS 2207 Computer Programming: BASIC (3 credits)
or CS 2229 Computer Programming: C/C++ (3 credits)
or CS 2321 Computer Science I (4 credits)

MATH 3741 Numerical Analysis and Optimization I (3 credits)
MATH 3632 Probability and Statistics II (3 credits)
or MATH 3742 Numerical Analysis and Optimization II (3 credits)

2. Required Electives Updated:

Select at least 21 credits of electives in at least three areas, with at least 9 credits in Mathematics

ACCT 1102 Principles of Accounting II (3 credits)
ACCT 3117 Managerial Analysis (3 credits)
BUAD 2280 Microcomputer Business Applications (3 credits)
BUAD 2286 RPG Programming (3 credits)
BUAD 2381 Beginning COBOL Programming (3 credits)
BUAD 3232 Business Statistics II (3 credits)
BUAD 3382 Advanced Structured COBOL (3 credits)
BUAD 3384 Systems Analysis and Design (3 credits)
BUAD 3678 Risk Management and Insurance (3 credits)
BUAD 3771 Financial Management (3 credits)
BUAD 4385 Data Modeling and Design (3 credits)
BUAD 4386 Applied Software Development Project (3 credits)
BUAD 4387 Corporate Information Management (3 credits)
CS 2322 Computer Science II (4 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 2200 Methods of Economic Analysis (3 credits)
ENGL 2100 Technical Writing (2 credits)
MATH 2490 Differential Equations (4 credits)
Mathematics course numbered 3260 or above except 3350, 3550, and 4350.

Subtotal 37-38 Credits

Total Semester Credits for Major, Field of Emphasis B 63-64 Credits

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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