Majors & Minors
Course CatalogMathematics
The study of mathematics encourages the development of skills in analytical thinking and problem solving that have wide applicability. Students who graduate with a major in the department have continued their educations in fields as disparate as mathematics, computer science, physics, operations research, law, business, music, religion, dentistry and medicine; others have accepted employment in a wide variety of occupations. The department has a long tradition of successfully preparing students for the actuarial profession. A major and minor is offered in Mathematics. The basic sequence of courses for Mathematics majors is MATH 151, 152, 223, 251 and 270. Advanced placement and credit can be granted for satisfactory performance on national or departmental examinations.
Requirements for a major
Mathematics
| Total courses required |
Ten |
| Core courses |
MATH 151, MATH 152, MATH 223, MATH 251, MATH 270, MATH 495 |
| Other required courses |
Students planning graduate work in mathematics should include MATH 361 and MATH 371. Students concentrating in actuarial mathematics should include MATH 331 and MATH 442. |
| Number 300 and 400 level courses |
Four (not including MATH 495) |
| Senior requirement and capstone experience |
MATH 495 |
Requirements for a minor
Mathematics
| Total courses required |
Five |
| Core courses |
MATH 151, MATH 152, MATH 223, MATH 270 |
| Other required courses |
|
| Number 300 and 400 level courses |
One |