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Sample 4-Year Plan: Mathematics - Applied Mathematics B.S.

Sample 4-Year Plan: Mathematics - General B.S.

Sample 4-Year Plan: Mathematics - General with Secondary Certification B.S.

Sample 4-Year Plan: Mathematics - Pure B.S.

Sample 4-Year Plan: Statistics B.S.

Bachelor of Science with a major in Mathematics

A major in mathematics can lead to a variety of careers including mathematical and scientific research in areas as different as national security and petroleum exploration; in several business fields such as insurance, banking, and finance; and in professions such as law, teaching, and medicine. The study of mathematics builds a way of thinking that is used to solve a variety of problems that arise in different contexts. That ability to solve problems makes mathematicians a valuable commodity in many occupations. The department offers a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with three tracks. While all mathematics majors complete a common core of courses that ensures the student has a broad knowledge of mathematics, students can follow their interests by choosing from one of three required tracks:

Pure mathematics designed for those who plan to pursue graduate studies.
Applied mathematics for those who want to pair mathematics with interests in business, the natural sciences, or the social sciences.
General mathematics for anyone who wants a comprehensive introduction to mathematics, including those who plan to teach in secondary schools.

Degree Requirements: B.S. – Mathematics


Core Courses in Mathematics and Statistics			Credits
MAT 129 MAT 229	Calculus I and Calculus II
	OR
MAT 128 MAT 227 MAT 228	Calculus A, Calculus B and Calculus C			9
MAT 329	Calculus III			4
MAT 194	Mathematical Sciences Seminar			1
MAT 234	Linear Algebra			3
STA 250	Probability and Statistics I			3
MAT 497	Mathematical Sciences Capstone
	OR			3
An approved capstone experience
Core Credits in Mathematics and Statistics		23
Core Courses in Other Disciplines
CSC 270	Mathematics Software Programming
	OR			3
INF 260	Object-Oriented Programming I
Core Credits in Other Disciplines		3
TOTAL CORE CREDITS		26

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Pure Mathematics Track		Credits
MAT 302	Introduction to Higher Mathematics			3
MAT 310	Elementary Theory of Numbers
	OR			3
MAT 410	Abstract Algebra I
MAT 420	Real Variables I
	OR			3
MAT 430	Complex Variables
Select 9 additional semester hours of MAT/STA courses at the 300 level or above including at least two 400-level courses			9
TOTAL TRACK CREDITS			18
Total Core Credits			26
TOTAL CREDITS			44

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Applied Mathematics Track		Credits
MAT 325	Differential Equations			3
Select two courses from the following:
MAT 330	Classical Applied Analysis
MAT 360	Numerical Analysis			6
MAT 375	Applied Mathematical Models
Select 9 additional semester hours of MAT/STA courses at the 300 level or above			9
TOTAL TRACK CREDITS			18
Total Core Credits			26
TOTAL CREDITS			44

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General Mathematics Track		Credits
MAT 302	Introduction to Higher Mathematics			3
MAT 345	Introduction to Geometry			3
MAT 310	Elementary Theory of Numbers
	OR			3
MAT 410	Abstract Algebra I
STA 341	Statistics II			3
Select one set from the following options:
MAT 310 MAT 410	Elementary Theory of Numbers and Abstract Algebra I and an additional 300-level or above MAT/STA course
	OR
MAT 325 MAT 330	Differential Equations and Classical Applied Analysis
	OR
STA 340 STA 341	Probability II and Statistics II and an additional 300-level or above MAT/STA course
	OR
Any two 400-level MAT/STA courses. If one is MAT 410, there must be an additional 300-level or above MAT/STA course.			6
TOTAL TRACK CREDITS			18
Total Core Credits			26
TOTAL CREDITS			44

Teacher Certification for Mathematics

Students wishing to be certified to teach high school mathematics should complete a major in mathematics and the general mathematics track.

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Students seeking certification to teach mathematics in grades 5-9 should complete the 21-22 credits in the table below. All students pursuing a mathematics/secondary education curriculum should review the part of this catalog relating to education. Upon deciding to pursue the teacher education program, students must schedule an appointment with the certification specialist in the College of Education and Human Services.

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Degree Requirements for Certification in Grades 5-9*#				Credits
MAT 140		Mathematics for Elementary and Middle Grades Teacher I				3
MAT 141		Mathematics for Elementary and Middle Grades Teacher II				3
MAT 240		Geometry for Middle School Teachers				3
Select one course from the following:
INF 101	Computer Literacy and Informatics
INF 110	Business Programming					3
INF 120	Elementary Programming
INF 260	Object-Oriented Programming I
MAT/ STA 110	Introductory Probability					3
STA 205	Introduction to Statistical Methods					3
Select two courses from the following:
MAT 109		Algebra for College Students
MAT 112		Applied Calculus
MAT 114		Finite Mathematics
MAT 115		Mathematics for Liberal Arts
MAT 119		Pre-Calculus Mathematics			3-4
MAT 128		Calculus A
		OR
MAT 129		Calculus
MAT 185		Introductory Discrete Mathematics
MAT 227		Calculus B
TOTAL CREDITS			21-22
In addition to completing the courses listed above, students must complete the requirements for middle grades teacher certification, as described in the teacher education portion of the catalog. #As an alternative to the courses in this table, students may complete the requirements for a mathematics major with the general mathematics track AND* "MAT 140 Mathematics for Elementary and Middle Grades Teacher I" and "MAT 141 Mathematics for Elementary and Middle Grades Teacher II."

Bachelor of Science with a major in Statistics

Statistics is the science of learning from data, whether those data come from biology, economics, engineering, medicine, public health, psychology, marketing, sports, or education. The major in statistics offers students the breadth and depth of knowledge necessary to attain various career objectives in many different fields. The department offers a Bachelor of Science in Statistics consisting of a 22-credit core along with a minimum of 18 credits of electives. The electives may be chosen from MAT/STA courses at the 300 level or above (or MAT 234) with at least 9 of these credits being STA courses. There are three recommended tracks:


Core Courses		Credits
MAT 129	Calculus I and MAT 229 Calculus II
	OR					9
MAT 128	Calculus A, MAT 227 Calculus B, and MAT 228 Calculus C
MAT 194	Mathematical Sciences Seminar					1
STA 250	Probability and Statistics I					3
STA 314	Design and Analysis of Experiments					3
STA 341	Statistics II					3
STA 360	Statistical Computing					3
TOTAL CORE CREDITS		22

Applied Statistics Track Recommendation		Credits
STA 312	Elementary Survey Sampling					3
STA 316	Regression Analysis					3
STA 317	Introduction to Time Series Analysis					3
STA 370	Introduction to Statistical Consulting					3
STA 419	Applied Multivariate Statistics					3
MAT 234	Linear Algebra
	OR					3
Select 3 additional semester hours of MAT/STA courses at the 300 level or above
TOTAL TRACK CREDITS				18
Total Core Credits				22
TOTAL CREDITS				40

Theoretical Statistics Track Recommendation				Credits
MAT 234	Linear Algebra					3
MAT 329	Calculus III					4
STA 340	Probability II					3
Select 6 additional semester hours of STA courses at the 300 level or above and 3 additional semester hours of MAT/STA courses at the 300 level or above.			9
TOTAL TRACK CREDITS			19
Total Core Credits			22
TOTAL CREDITS			41

Actuarial Sciences Track Recommendation			Credits
MAT 234	Linear Algebra					3
STA 317	Introduction to Time Series Analysis					3
MAT 329	Calculus III					4
STA 340	Probability II					3
STA 450	Introduction to Actuarial Science					3
Select 3 additional semester hours of MAT/STA courses at the 300 level or above					3
TOTAL TRACK CREDITS					19
Total Core Credits					22
TOTAL CREDITS					41

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Mathematics and Statistics Majors