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Nov 23, 2024
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2024-2025 University Catalog
Mathematics, B.S.
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 Return to: College of Sciences
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Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for B.S. Mathematics
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Students will analyze and solve basic and fundamental mathematical and statistical problems requiring analytical and abstract skills.
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Students will understand the fundamental theorems of calculus, linear algebra, discrete mathematics, differential equations, and advanced calculus.
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Students will attain technological skills necessary for real-world applications.
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Students in the Actuarial Concentration will apply their mathematical knowledge to actuarial problems.
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Students in the Undergraduate Certificate in Data Analysis will apply their mathematical knowledge to data analysis.
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General Education Requirements
Humanities
- Gen Ed Humanities Electives Credits: 63
- Literature Credits: 33
Social Sciences
- Social Sciences elective Credits: 6 3
Arts
- Arts elective Credits: 3 4
Course Requirements for Major
Major Requirements - No Concentration
Major Requirements - Actuarial Mathematics Concentration
Total Credit Hours for Major: 40
Total Credit Hours Required: 120
- “C” or better required
- 6 credits of Math satisfy the general education requirements
- Check General Education Courses to confirm courses fulfilling this requirement.
- FTA (theatre/dance/film related course), FA or MUS
- At least 6 of these credits must not be mathematics courses in the College of Sciences. 6 credits can be engineering courses. 1 less credit is required if the student took CSCI 1581 and CSCI 1583 (rather than CSCI 1205 .) The College of Sciences maintains a list of approved science electives. Note that many low level classes are not permitted.
- Includes 2 credits of Math listed in general education requirements section
- Students not adequately prepared to enter a calculus sequence must take appropriate pre-calculus courses without credit toward graduation. The mathematics department determines placement for mathematics classes.
- Foreign language must include a six hour sequence in one language. French, German, or Russian is recommended for students planning graduate studies.
- Students interested in graduate studies in mathematics are strongly advised to take MATH 4102 .
Additional Requirement
Minimum grade of C in all science courses (BIOS, CHEM, CSCI, EES, MATH, PHYS, PSYC)
Four Year Plan of Study
The B.S. in Mathematics major offers an opportunity to earn a concentration in Actuarial Science.
Understanding Your Degree Program of Study
Four Year Plan of Study Key
GE - General education
M - Major coursework
O - Other coursework
FE - Free electives
RE - Restricted electives
UR - University requirements
CR - College requirements
Program requirements - Some degree programs offer an opportunity to complete a Concentration (C) within the major. Some degree programs require that a Concentration (C) or an Option (OP) be completed as a part of the major.
First Year of Enrollment
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First Year
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Code
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Course
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Credit Hours
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GE
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ENGL 1157 English Composition
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3
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GE
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ENGL 1158 or 1159 English Composition
(Requires C grade or higher.)
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3
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GE
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Humanities - See General Education Menu
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3
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GE
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Humanities - See General Education Menu
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3
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GE
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Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning - See General Education Menu
Recommended: MATH 2114 Calculus I 1
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3-4*
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GE
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Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning - See General Education Menu
Recommended: MATH 2124 Calculus II 1
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3-4*
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GE-RE
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Social/Behavioral Sciences - See General Education Menu
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3
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GE-RE
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Social/Behavioral Sciences - See General Education Menu
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3
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O-FE
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Free Elective
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3
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O- UR
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UNIV 1001 University Success
(Required of all first-year students.)
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1
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Total hours - Year One: 28-30
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- General Education note: The General Education requirement may be met by completing other courses on the Gen Ed menu; however, Recommended courses must be completed to meet degree requirements if not completed as general education requirements and may be prerequisites for other required courses in the degree program.
- Foreign language must include a six hour sequence in one language. French, German, or Russian is recommended for students planning graduate studies.
- At least 6 of the Science Elective credits must not be mathematics courses in the College of Sciences. 6 credits can be engineering courses. 1 less credit is required if the student took CSCI 1581 and CSCI 1583 (rather than CSCI 1205.) The College of Sciences maintains a list of approved science electives. Note that many low level classes are not permitted.
Second Year of Enrollment
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Second Year
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Code
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Course
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Credit Hours
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M
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MATH 2134 Calculus III
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4
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M-RE
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MATH 2221 Elem Differential Equations OR
MATH 2314 Elementary Statistical Methods
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MATH 2221 Elem Differential Equations AND MATH 2314 Elementary Statistical Methods (Actuarial Science Concentration)
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3-6
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M
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MATH 3511 Intro to Linear Algebra
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3
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O-RE
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CSCI 1205 Intro to Programming in C++ OR
CSCI 1581 Software Design Lab I AND CSCI 1583 Software Design and Development
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3-4
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GE
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Natural/Life/Physical Science - See General Education Menu
Recommended: PHYS 1061 Physics Sci Engr I1
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3
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O
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PHYS 1063 Physics Lab for Science & Engr
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1
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GE
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Natural/Life/Physical Sciences - See General Education Menu
Recommended: PHYS 1062 Physics Sci Engr II1
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3
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O
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PHYS 1065 Physics Lab for Science & Engr
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1
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GE-RE
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Natural/Life/Physical Sciences - Biology course - See General Education Menu
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3
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GE-RE
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Fine Arts - See General Education Menu
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3
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GE-RE
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Humanities - ENGL Literature - See General Education Menu
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3
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Total Hours - Year Two: 30-34
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- General Education note: The General Education requirement may be met by completing other courses on the Gen Ed menu; however, Recommended courses must be completed to meet degree requirements if not completed as general education requirements and may be prerequisites for other required courses in the degree program.
- Foreign language must include a six hour sequence in one language. French, German, or Russian is recommended for students planning graduate studies.
- At least 6 of the Science Elective credits must not be mathematics courses in the College of Sciences. 6 credits can be engineering courses. 1 less credit is required if the student took CSCI 1581 and CSCI 1583 (rather than CSCI 1205.) The College of Sciences maintains a list of approved science electives. Note that many low level classes are not permitted.
Third Year of Enrollment
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Year Three
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Code
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Course
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Credit Hours
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M
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MATH 3000+
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3
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M-RE
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MATH 3000+ OR
MATH 4311 Intro Mathematical Statistics (Actuarial Science Concentration)
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3
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M
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MATH 3721 Intro to Discrete Structures
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3
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M
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MATH 4511 Linear Algebra OR
MATH 4311 Intro Mathematical Statistics (Actuarial Science Concentration)
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3
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O-RE
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Science Elective3
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3
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O-RE
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Science Elective3
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3
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O-RE
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Science Elective3
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3
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O-FE
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Free Elective
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3
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O-FE
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Free Elective
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3
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O-FE
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Free Elective
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3
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Total hours - Year Three: 30
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- General Education note: The General Education requirement may be met by completing other courses on the Gen Ed menu; however, Recommended courses must be completed to meet degree requirements if not completed as general education requirements and may be prerequisites for other required courses in the degree program.
- Foreign language must include a six hour sequence in one language. French, German, or Russian is recommended for students planning graduate studies.
- At least 6 of the Science Elective credits must not be mathematics courses in the College of Sciences. 6 credits can be engineering courses. 1 less credit is required if the student took CSCI 1581 and CSCI 1583 (rather than CSCI 1205.) The College of Sciences maintains a list of approved science electives. Note that many low level classes are not permitted.
Fourth Year of Enrollment
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Year Four
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Code
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Course
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Credit Hours
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M
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MATH 3512 Introduction Abstract Algebra
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3
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M
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MATH 3900 Undergraduate Oral Examination
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0
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M-RE
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MATH 4000+ OR
MATH 4801 Actuarial Prob I (Actuarial Science Concentration)
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3
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M-RE
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MATH 4000+ OR
MATH 4802 Actuarial Prob II (Actuarial Science Concentration)
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3
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M-RE
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MATH 4000+ OR
MATH 4803 Financial Math I (Actuarial Science Concentration)
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3
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M
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MATH 4101 Advanced Calculus
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3
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O-RE
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Science Elective3
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2-3
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O-FE
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Free Electives
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9
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Year Four - Total Hours: 26-27
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Total degree hours: 120
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- General Education note: The General Education requirement may be met by completing other courses on the Gen Ed menu; however, Recommended courses must be completed to meet degree requirements if not completed as general education requirements and may be prerequisites for other required courses in the degree program.
- Foreign language must include a six hour sequence in one language. French, German, or Russian is recommended for students planning graduate studies.
- At least 6 of the Science Elective credits must not be mathematics courses in the College of Sciences. 6 credits can be engineering courses. 1 less credit is required if the student took CSCI 1581 and CSCI 1583 (rather than CSCI 1205.) The College of Sciences maintains a list of approved science electives. Note that many low level classes are not permitted.
Total Credit Hours Required 120
Concentration Requirements
- Mathematics, B.S., Actuarial Science Concentration
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