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Mathematics

Mathematics Major

The following are the required courses for the major and the suggested semesters in which to take those courses. A total of 4 courses numbered at the 300-level are required in addition to Math 385: Senior Seminar.

All 300 level courses are offered only once every other year, except for Math 385 which is offered as needed for all graduating seniors.

A typical 4-year plan is below.  Some students enter college with college or AP credit for Calculus I and/or II are prepared to start Calculus II or III in the first year. 

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

First Year

Math 151: Calculus I

Math 152: Calculus II

Second Year

Math 251: Calculus III

Math 265: Introduction to Advanced Mathematics

Math 255: Linear Algebra

Math 260: Differential Equations

Third Year

Two 300-level mathematics electives

One or two 300-level mathematics electives

Fourth Year

Math 385: Senior Seminar

One or two 300-level mathematics electives

Electives recommended for a variety of career interests

Student wanting to teach high school should plan to take Math 375 - Geometry, Math 201 - Introductory Statistics or Math 335 - Probablity and Math 336 - Statistics.  To be certified to teach high school, a student must also complete a minor in Secondary Education.

If you want to study to take the actuarial exams, you will need to take Math 335 - Probability and Math 336 - Statistics.  It is also recommended that you work toward an Economics minor or major.

Graduate school bound students will have the best preparation by taking Math 331 - Real Analysis and Math 350 - Abstract Algebra.

View the Math course descriptions.

 

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