Purdue University Calumet
Plan of Study for Core Mathematics (Updated Spring 2010)
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Bachelor of Science Degree – Core Mathematics
1st Semester (15 or 16 Credit Hours)
Course
Cr. Sem
Grade
Notes
FYE
MA 100
1
Gen Ed 3
MA 163
5
Gen Ed 4
Hum. Elect
3
Gen Ed 1
ENGL 104
3
1
Gen Ed 2
Lab Science
3/4
2nd Semester (14 or 15 Credit Hours)
Course
Cr. Sem
Grade
Notes
MA 164
5
Gen Ed 1
ENGL 105
3
Gen Ed 5
Soc Sci Elect
3
1
Lab Science
3/4
3rd Semester (16 or 17 Credit Hours)
Course
Cr. Sem
Grade
Notes
MA 261
4
Gen Ed 7
CS 206
3
Gen Ed 6
COM 114
3
Lab Science1
3/4
Minor Elective
3
4th Semester (15 or 16 Credit Hours)
Course
Cr. Sem
Grade
Notes
MA 265
3
MA 315
3
Lab Science1
3/4
Hum/SS Elect
3
Minor Elective
3
5th Semester (15 Credit Hours)
Course
Cr. Sem
Grade
Notes
MA 348
3
MA 330
3
Hum/SS Elect
3
Hum/SS Elect
3
ExL
ExL Elective
3
6th Semester (18 Credit Hours)
Course
Cr. Sem
Grade
Notes
MA 264
3
MA 446
3
Hum/SS Elect
3
Hum/SS Elect
3
Minor Elective
3
ExL
ExL Elective
3
7th Semester (18 Credit Hours)
Course
Cr. Sem
Grade
Notes
MA 472
3
MA 453
3
Hum/SS Elect
3
Hum/SS Elect
3
Minor Elective
3
Minor Elective3
3
8th Semester (15 Credit Hours)
Course
Cr. Sem
Grade
Notes
MA 3122
3
STAT 345
3
Hum/SS Elect
3
Minor Elective
3
Free Elective3
3
Experiential Learning Courses
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_____ 32 hour rule
See Lab Science courses
MA 312 is offered every other spring semester
3 As needed to complete total required credit hours
1
2
Graduation Checklist:
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124 total credit hours minimum
(not including preparatory classes or F grades)
C grade or higher in Math, CS and STAT courses
Graduation Index of 2.00 minimum
Course List for Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Cr
1
5
5
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Course
MA 100 – Introduction to Mathematical Sciences
MA 163 – Integrated Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
MA 164 – Integrated Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
MA 261 – Multivariate Calculus
MA 264 – Differential Equations
MA 265 – Linear Algebra
MA 312 – Probability
MA 315 – Introduction to Abstract Mathematics
MA 330 – Concepts in Geometry
MA 348 – Discrete Mathematics
MA 446 – Introduction to Real Analysis
MA 453 – Elements of Algebra
MA 472 – Introduction to Applied Mathematics
CS 206 – Computer Algebra and Programming
STAT 345 - Statistics
3
COM 114 – Fundamentals of Speech
3
3
ENGL 104 – English Composition I
ENGL 105 – English Composition II
Cr
Course
Lab Science
(4) courses total, (2) courses must include a lab component
Choose 12-16 credit hours from the following courses:
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
5
ASTR 263 – Descriptive Astronomy: The Solar System
ASTR 264 – Descriptive Astronomy: Stars & Galaxies
BIOL 101 – Introductory Biology I
BIOL 102 – Introductory Biology II
SCI 103 – Survey of the Biological World
SCI 104 – Introduction to Environmental Biology
SCI 105 – Invitation to Human Biology
CHM 115 – General Chemistry I
CHM 116 – General Chemistry II
EAS 110 – Survey of Geology
EAS 220 – Survey of Physical Geography
PHYS 152 – Mechanics
PHYS 251 – Heat, Electricity & Optics
Note: Non-lab courses require approval from academic advisor
Humanities & Social Sciences
(30 credit hours total, with 2 courses completed in each of 4 of the 5 areas noted below)
Literature/Philosophy (Any) and/or
Aesthetics (MUS 250; THTR 201; A&D 255; PHIL 106)
3
3
History/Political Science (Any)
3
3
Sociology/Psychology (Any)
Economics (ECON 251/ECON 252)
3
3
3
3
Foreign Language (Any)
Additional Courses (as needed for 30 credit hour total)
3
3
Cr
Course
Courses for Minor (18 credit hour minimum)
Cr Course
Typical Minors
Astrophysics
Business
Chemistry
Communications
Computer Science
English
Foreign Language
History
Marketing
Sociology
Physics
Psychology
Free Electives (9-12 credit hours, as needed)
Cr Course
Cr
Course
Cr
3
3
Course
MA 041 – Intermediate Algebra
MA 153 – Algebra & Trigonometry I
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Preparatory classes do not count towards a Mathematics degree, however these classes do count towards full-time status
See page 31 of the Course Catalog for full description of required General Education courses
Please review the pre-requisite tree for semester offerings of math courses
See catalog or academic advisor for approved Minors
Beginning Fall 2008, all entering students (including readmits & re-entries) are required to complete 2 courses in experiential learning.
Prep Courses
Cr Course
3 MA 154 – Algebra & Trigonometry II
5 MA 159 – Algebra & Trigonometry