MATHEMATICS—B.A.
The B.A. degree in Mathematics consists of a minimum of 36 semester hours in mathematics and additional course work in closely related fields, as approved by the advisor, for a total of at least 51 semester hours. The required courses must include the following:
| CSE 200 | Concepts of Computer Science N3 (3) |
| or CSE 183 Applied Problem Solving with FORTRAN N3 (3) | |
| or CSE 100 Principles of Programming (3) | |
| MAT 270 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I N1 (4) |
| MAT 271 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) |
| MAT 272 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (4) |
| MAT 274 | Elementary Differential Equations (3) |
| MAT 300 | Mathematical Structures L2 (3) |
| MAT 342 | Linear Algebra (3) |
| MAT 370 | Intermediate Calculus (3) |
| or MAT 371 Advanced Calculus I (3) | |
| Total: 27 |
Four 400-level MAT or STP courses must also be approved by the advisor.
The department recommends a one-year sequence in some closely related field. Students who plan to attend graduate school in mathematics should choose the B.S. degree.
MATHEMATICS—B.S.
The B.S. degree in Mathematics consists of a minimum of 42 semester hours in mathematics plus additional course work in closely related fields, as approved by the advisor, for a total of at least 55 semester hours. The required hours must include the following:
| CSE 200 | Concepts of Computer Science N3 (3) |
| or CSE 183 Applied Problem Solving with FORTRAN N3 (3) | |
| or CSE 100 Principles of Programming (3) | |
| MAT 270 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I N1 (4) |
| MAT 271 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) |
| MAT 272 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (4) |
| MAT 342 | Linear Algebra (3) |
| Total: 18 |
To satisfy the remaining required hours, the student selects either the applied mathematics, computational mathematics, general mathematics, or statistics and probability option.
General Mathematics Option. For the general mathematics option, the student must take the following courses:
| MAT 274 | Elementary Differential Equations (3) |
| MAT 300 | Mathematical Structures L2 (3) |
| MAT 371 | Advanced Calculus I (3) |
| MAT 372 | Advanced Calculus II (3) |
| MAT 410 | Introduction to General Topology (3) |
| or MAT 415 Combinatorial Mathematics I (3) | |
| or MAT 443 Introduction to Abstract Algebra (3) | |
| or MAT 445 Theory of Numbers (3) | |
| MAT 423 | Numerical Analysis I N3 (3) |
| MAT 461 | Applied Complex Analysis (3) |
| or MAT 462 Applied Partial Differential Equations (3) | |
| or MAT 475 Differential Equations (3) | |
| STP 421 | Probability (3) |
| Total: 24 |
Three more hours in a MAT course must also be approved by the advisor.
The department recommends a one-year sequence in some closely related field.
Pure Mathematics Option. For the pure mathematics option, the student must take the following courses:
| CSE 200 | Concepts of Computer Science N3 (3) |
| or CSE 100 Principles of Programming (3) | |
| MAT 274 | Elementary Differential Equations (3) |
| MAT 300 | Mathematical Structures L2 (3) |
| MAT 372 | Advanced Calculus II (3) |
| MAT 442 | Advanced Linear Algebra (3) |
| MAT 444 | Intermediate Abstract Algebra (3) |
| MAT 472 | Intermediate Real Analysis (3) |
| Total: 21 |
Students must also take two courses from the following:
| MAT 410 | Introduction to General Topology (3) |
| MAT 415 | Combinatorial Mathematics I (3) |
| MAT 445 | Theory of Numbers (3) |
| or MAT 461 Applied Complex Analysis (3) or STP 421 Probability (3) |
Two more MAT or STP courses at the 400 level must also be taken.
Applied Mathematics Option. For the applied mathematics option, the student must take the following courses:
| CSE 200 | Concepts of Computer Science N31 (3) |
| CSE 210 | Data Structures and Algorithms I N31 (3) |
| MAT 274 | Elementary Differential Equations (3) |
| MAT 371 | Advanced Calculus I (3) |
| MAT 372 | Advanced Calculus II (3) |
| MAT 425 | Numerical Analysis II N3 (3) |
| MAT 451 | Mathematical Modeling N2 (3) |
| MAT 461 | Applied Complex Analysis (3) |
| MAT 462 | Applied Partial Differential Equations (3) |
| PHY 121 | University Physics I: Mechanics S1/S22 (3) |
| PHY 131 | University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism S1/S23 (3) |
| STP 421 | Probability (3) |
| Total: 36 |
| 1 | CSE 100, Introduction to Computer Science I, may be substituted for CSE 200 or 210, but this is not recommended. |
| 2 | Both PHY 121 and 122 must be taken to secure S1 or S2 credit. |
| 3 | Both PHY 131 and 132 must be taken to secure S1 or S2 credit. |
For PHY 121 and 131, the corresponding laboratory courses (PHY 122 University Physics Laboratory I and PHY 132 University Physics Laboratory II) are strongly recommended.
Students should choose additional courses from the following:
| IEE 476 | Operations Research Techniques/Applications N2 (4) |
| MAT 415 | Combinatorial Mathematics I (3) |
| MAT 416 | Combinatorial Mathematics II (3) |
| MAT 419 | Linear Programming N2 (3) |
| MAT 423 | Numerical Analysis I N3 (3) |
| MAT 443 | Introduction to Abstract Algebra (3) |
| MAT 452 | Introduction to Chaos and Nonlinear Dynamics (3) |
| MAT 455 | Introduction to Fractals and Applications (3) |
| MAT 472 | Intermediate Real Analysis (3) |
| MAT 475 | Differential Equations (3) |
| STP 425 | Stochastic Processes (3) |
| STP 427 | Mathematical Statistics (3) |
Computational Mathematics Option. For the computational mathematics option, the student must take the following courses:
| CSE 200 | Concepts of Computer Science N3 (3) |
| CSE 210 | Data Structures and Algorithms I N3 (3) |
| CSE 310 | Data Structures and Algorithms II (3) |
| MAT 243 | Discrete Mathematical Structures (3) |
| or MAT 300 Mathematical Structures L2 (3) | |
| MAT 274 | Elementary Differential Equations (3) |
| MAT 371 | Advanced Calculus I (3) |
| MAT 423 | Numerical Analysis I N3 (3) |
| MAT 425 | Numerical Analysis II N3 (3) |
| MAT 427 | Computer Arithmetic N3 (3) |
| STP 326 | Intermediate Probability N2 (3) |
| or STP 420 Introductory Applied Statistics N2 (3) | |
| Total: 30 |
The remaining hours are to include three upper-division courses, at least two of which must be MAT or STP courses, including one at the 400 level, and all of which must be approved by the advisor.
Statistics and Probability Option. For the statistics and probability option, the student must take the following courses:
| MAT 300 | Mathematical Structures L2 (3) |
| MAT 371 | Advanced Calculus I (3) |
| or MAT 472 Intermediate Real Analysis (3) | |
| MAT 372 | Advanced Calculus II (3) |
| STP 420 | Introductory Applied Statistics N2 (3) |
| STP 421 | Probability (3) |
| STP 425 | Stochastic Processes (3) |
| or STP 427 Mathematical Statistics (3) | |
| Total: 18 |
The remaining courses in mathematics and statistics, as approved by the advisor, may be selected from the following:
| IEE 476 | Operations Research Techniques/Applications N2 (4) |
| MAT 415 | Combinatorial Mathematics I (3) |
| MAT 419 | Linear Programming N2 (3) |
| MAT 421 | Applied Computational Methods N3 (3) |
| MAT 423 | Numerical Analysis I N3 (3) |
| MAT 425 | Numerical Analysis II N3 (3) |
| MAT 442 | Advanced Linear Algebra (3) |
| STP 425 | Stochastic Processes (3) |
| STP 427 | Mathematical Statistics (3) |
| STP 429 | Experimental Statistics N3 (3) |
A coherent set of courses in a related field is also required.
Actuarial Science. The faculty in the Department of Mathematics offer courses that cover the content of the mathematical examinations of the Society of Actuaries. The option in statistics and probability is particularly suited to students who wish to pursue actuarial careers. See the department’s actuarial advisor for more information.
MINOR IN MATHEMATICS
The minor in Mathematics consists of a minimum of 24 semester hours. Required courses are as follows:
| MAT 270 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I N1 (4) |
| MAT 271 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) |
| MAT 272 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (4) |
| MAT 342 | Linear Algebra (3) |
| Total: 15 |
Electives are chosen in consultation with a mathematics advisor and must include three upper-division MAT or STP courses. In addition, CSE 200 Concepts of Computer Science and CSE 210 Data Structures and Algorithms I are recommended. An approved Minor Verification Form must be submitted to the Graduation Office of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
SECONDARY EDUCATION—B.A.E.
Mathematics. Students pursuing the major teaching field may choose from two options.
Option One. With this option, the academic specialization consists of the following required courses:
| CSE 200 | Concepts of Computer Science N3 (3) |
| or CSE 183 Applied Problem Solving with FORTRAN N3 (3) | |
| or CSE 100 Principles of Programming (3) | |
| MAT 270 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4) |
| MAT 271 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) |
| MAT 272 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (4) |
| MAT 300 | Mathematical Structures L2 (3) |
| or MAT 243 Discrete Mathematical Structures (3) | |
| MAT 310 | Introduction to Geometry (3) |
| MAT 342 | Linear Algebra (3) |
| MAT 370 | Intermediate Calculus (3) |
| or MAT 371 Advanced Calculus I (3) | |
| MAT 443 | Introduction to Abstract Algebra (3) |
| or MAT 445 Theory of Numbers (3) | |
| MTE 483 | Mathematics in the Secondary School (3) |
| STP 420 | Introductory Applied Statistics N2 (3) |
| Total: 36 |
MTE 482 Methods of Teaching Mathematics in Secondary School is required as part of the 31-hour professional education requirement but cannot be counted as part of the 36-hour major requirement.
Option Two. This option may be exercised only in combination with option two in chemistry or physics. The mathematics portion of this 60-hour program consists of 30 semester hours in mathematics. Required courses are as follows:
| MAT 270 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I N1 (4) |
| MAT 271 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) |
| MAT 272 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (4) |
| MAT 274 | Elementary Differential Equations (3) |
| or MAT 371 Advanced Calculus I (3) or MAT 460 Applied Real Analysis (3) | |
| MAT 300 | Mathematical Structures L2 (3) |
| MAT 310 | Introduction to Geometry (3) |
| MAT 342 | Linear Algebra (3) |
| MAT 443 | Introduction to Abstract Algebra (3) |
| Total: 27 |
A computer science course—CSE 100 Introduction to Computer Science I or CSE 183 Applied Problem Solving with FORTRAN or CSE 200 Concepts of Computer Science—is recommended.
Mathematics. The minor teaching field consists of the following required courses:
| MAT 270 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I N1 (4) |
| MAT 271 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) |
| MAT 272 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (4) |
| MAT 274 | Elementary Differential Equations (3) |
| or MAT 371 Advanced Calculus I (3) or MAT 460 Applied Real Analysis (3) | |
| MAT 300 | Mathematical Structures L2 (3) |
| MAT 310 | Introduction to Geometry (3) |
| MAT 342 | Linear Algebra (3) |
| Total: 24 |
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
The faculty in the Department of Mathematics offer programs leading to the degrees of Master of Natural Science, M.S., and Ph.D. Consult the Graduate Catalog for requirements.
Omnibus Courses: See omnibus courses that may be offered.
1998–99 General Catalog Table of Contents
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