B.A. in Mathematics
B.A. in Mathematics
A Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Mathematics is designed for students seeking an exposure to advanced mathematics as part of a broad-based liberal arts curriculum. It is particularly suitable for students interested in pursuing graduate study in mathematics or related disciplines. Students in this program are strongly encouraged to participate in undergraduate research and to spend one semester at Harlaxton College.
Program Requirements
This degree requires the completion of at least 120 semester hours, including at least 48 hours of general education (with proficiency in a foreign language at the second year level), at least 33 hours of mathematics, and at least 6 hours of computer science. Many students select a minor in an area related to mathematics or even in a completely unrelated area of interest. A typical minor would require 18 to 24 credit hours.
Sample Plans of Study
What follows are sample plans of study. You will develop your own plan of study in consultation with your academic advisor in the Department of Mathematics.
Beginning in an Odd Year
First Year
Fall Semester
MATH 221 - Calculus I
SA 110 - Software Applications
WC 110 - World Cultures I
Gen Ed - Foreign Language
Gen Ed
Spring Semester
MATH 222 - Calculus II
FYS 120 – First Year Seminar
Gen Ed - Foreign Language
Gen Ed
Gen Ed
Second Year MATH 323 - Calculus III
Gen Ed - Foreign Language
Gen Ed
Gen Ed
Gen Ed
Third Year MATH 365 - Probability
Elective/Minor
Elective/Minor
Elective
Elective
MATH 341 - Linear Algebra
CS 205 - Programming
Gen Ed - Foreign Language
Gen Ed
Gen Ed
MATH Elective
MATH Elective
Elective/Minor
Elective/Minor
Elective
Fourth Year MATH 420 - Advanced Calculus
MATH 495 - Senior Seminar
Elective/Minor
Elective
Elective
MATH 445 - Abstract Algebra
Elective/Minor
Elective
Elective
Elective
2011-2013 Catalog BA Math Page 1 of 2
Beginning in an Even Year
First Year
Fall Semester
MATH 221 - Calculus I
SA 110 - Software Applications
WC 110 - World Cultures I
Gen Ed - Foreign Language
Gen Ed
Spring Semester
MATH 222 - Calculus II
FYS 120 – First Year Seminar
Gen Ed - Foreign Language
Gen Ed
Gen Ed
Second Year MATH 323 - Calculus III
Gen Ed - Foreign Language
Gen Ed
Gen Ed
Gen Ed
Fourth Year MATH 495 - Senior Seminar
Elective/Minor
Elective
Elective
Elective
MATH 341 - Linear Algebra
CS 205 - Programming
Gen Ed - Foreign Language
Gen Ed
Gen Ed
Third Year MATH 365 - Probability
MATH 420 – Advanced Calculus
Elective/Minor
Elective/Minor
Elective
MATH 445 - Abstract Algebra
MATH Elective
Elective/Minor
Elective/Minor
Elective
MATH Elective
Elective/Minor
Elective
Elective
Elective
2011-2013 Catalog BA Math Page 2 of 2
