The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematical Sciences (MAT)
The following information applies to both on-campus and online students.
To earn a bachelor’s degree in mathematical sciences, students must complete the following mathematics courses:
|
Course |
Hours |
|
MAT 330 Writing Skills (Entrance Assessment) |
0 |
|
MAT 332 Linear Algebra |
4 |
|
MAT 415 Advanced Calculus |
4 |
|
MAT 431 Mathematical Statistics |
4 |
|
MAT 444 Operations Research Methods |
4 |
|
2 Math electives (course number must be over 330) |
8 |
|
Subtotal |
24 |
Students must select an additional area of concentration (cluster A or B, below). If you select cluster A, one or both of the courses in cluster B may be used to fill the 8 hours of math electives, and vice versa. Besides the courses from the other cluster, elective courses also available online include: Introduction to Differential Equations, Introduction to Topology, History of Math.
Cluster A
|
Course |
Hours |
|
MAT 403 Abstract Algebra |
4 |
|
MAT 404 Geometry |
4 |
|
Subtotal |
8 |
Cluster B
|
Course |
Hours |
|
MAT 421 Statistical Methods |
4 |
|
MAT 432 Mathematical Statistics II |
4 |
|
Subtotal |
8 |
ALL students:
|
Course |
Hours |
|
ECCE (Engaged Citizenship) Requirements — see catalog’s undergraduate requirements page (as of 2012-13 academic year; prior requirement was 13 hours) |
10 |
|
Upper Division General Electives |
18 |
|
Subtotal |
28 |
|
|
|
|
Total For Major |
60 |
