Mathematics, B.S.

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Student Learning Outcomes

Students will apply mathematical concepts to problems in science, engineering, and statistics (and possibly other fields chosen by the instructor).
Students will perform computations according to standard rules.
Students will think abstractly and creatively by devising proofs in pure mathematics.
Students will understand and explain the purpose and meaning of axioms, definitions, and theorems in abstract mathematics.
Students will communicate mathematical concepts effectively.
Students will evaluate and discuss various integrative strategies at the interface of Christian belief and scientific/mathematical knowledge.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with major in Mathematics

University Core Curriculum - 42 hours

Program requirements satisfy 6 of the 48 hours in the Core Curriculum.

The Mathematics elective area is satisfied by MTH 1163 .
Three hours of the Natural Science elective area, including the lab requirement, are covered by PHY 2211 and PHY 2213 .

Core Curriculum Courses

Courses Specified by the Department - 48 hours

Lecture and corresponding lab must be taken together.

CS 1113 Introduction to Computing (On Campus and Online)
GSC 4133 Faith and Science (On Campus)
MTH 1163 Calculus I (On Campus)
MTH 1173 Calculus II (On Campus)
MTH 2111 Problem-Solving Seminar (On Campus)
MTH 2113 Calculus III (On Campus)
MTH 2123 Vector Calculus (On Campus)
MTH 3103 Foundations of Mathematics (On Campus)
MTH 3133 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (On Campus)
MTH 4123 Abstract Algebra (On Campus)
MTH 4143 Real Analysis (On Campus)
PHY 2211 General Physics I Lab (On Campus)
PHY 2213 General Physics I (On Campus)
PHY 2311 General Physics II Lab (On Campus)
PHY 2313 General Physics II (On Campus)

One of the following

MTH 3173 Mathematical Modeling and Simulation (On Campus)
MTH 3183 Probability and Statistics (On Campus)

Electives

Additional six hours of upper-division MTH courses

Optional Concentration: Actuarial Science - 27 hours

Students who choose this concentration will be prepared to take the first two Preliminary Actuarial Exams by supplementing the required courses for the Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics with the following courses from the Soderquist College of Business:

ATG 2173 Principles of Financial Accounting (On Campus and Online)
BUS 2193 Business Statistics (On Campus and Online)
BUS 3113 Spreadsheet Analytics (On Campus and Online)
ECN 2113 Principles of Microeconomics (On Campus and Online)
ECN 2123 Principles of Macroeconomics (On Campus and Online)
ECN 3133 Money and Banking (On Campus)
FIN 3003 Principles of Finance (On Campus and Online)
FIN 3063 Investments (On Campus)
FIN 4283 Intermediate Corporate Finance (On Campus)

Optional Concentration: Data Analytics - 21 hours

Students who choose this concentration will be prepared for employment opportunities that require competence not only in general mathematical problem-solving thinking but also in applied data analysis. Career options for graduates include research and analyst roles in operations research, marketing, consulting, finance, supply chain logistics, transportation, manufacturing, and engineering.

BUS 2193 Business Statistics (On Campus and Online)
CS 1233 Object-Oriented Programming (On Campus)
CS 2243 Data Structures and Algorithms (On Campus)
CS 3363 Database Design (On Campus)
DAT 3113 Basic Data Analytics (On Campus)
DAT 4253 Business Decision Modeling & Predictive Analysis (On Campus)
DAT 4313 Data Visualization (On Campus)