MT - Mathematics
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Mathematics, B.S.
Students earning the bachelor of science in Mathematics will develop a foundational understanding of Calculus, Algebra, and Real Analysis along with electives in related areas that will prepare them to pursue a career or graduate study in an area that requires the ability to analyze problems mathematically. Many students in the major complete internships in the region.
In order to remain in the program, students who have declared the major in Mathematics must maintain satisfactory progress toward completion of the major by completing both MT 1360 Calculus II and MT 3010 Methods in Pure Mathematics by the end of the second year, with a Calculus grade point average of at least 2.5 and an MT 3010 grade of C- or better.
Students may not earn both the major in Mathematics and the major in Teaching Mathematics.
The Mathematics program participates in the College of Arts and Sciences Professional Development Program.
Program Learning Goals in Mathematics
Students will:
Develop an in-depth integrated knowledge in algebra, geometry, and analysis.
Be able to communicate mathematical ideas and present mathematical arguments both in writing and orally using proper use of mathematical notation and terminology.
Be able to distinguish coherent mathematical arguments from fallacious ones, and to construct complete formal arguments of previously seen or closely-related results.
Be able to give complete solutions to previously seen or closely-related problems.
Be able to use definitions, theorems, and techniques learned to solve problems they have not seen before.
Be able to synthesize material from multiple perspectives and make connections with other areas.
Be able to use technology appropriate to each topic.
Major Requirements
Calculus
MT 1350 | CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I | 4 |
MT 1360 | CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY II | 4 |
MT 2330 | CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY III | 4 |
Foundations for Applied Mathematics
DATA 1220 | ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | 3 |
MT 2240 | BASIC PROBABILITY | 1 |
MT 2340 | INTRODUCTION TO DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS | 3 |
MT 2420 | INTRODUCTION TO LINEAR ALGEBRA | 3 |
CS 1280 | INTRODUCTION TO SOFTWARE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
CS 1281 | INTRODUCTION TO SOFTWARE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT LABORATORY | 1 |
Alternatives for DATA 1220 are: DATA 2280, EC 2210, or PO 1500. DATA 1500 is an alternative for CS 1280 + CS 1281.
Fundamentals of Pure Mathematics
MT 3010 | METHODS IN PURE MATHEMATICS | 3 |
MT 4310 | INTRODUCTION TO REAL ANALYSIS | 3 |
MT 4410 | INTRODUCTION TO ABSTRACT ALGEBRA | 3 |
Mathematics Capstone
MT 4500 | EUCLIDEAN AND NON -EUCLIDEAN GEOMETRY | 3 |
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MT 4910 | SENIOR SEMINAR IN MATHEMATICS | 3 |
Electives
Three MT courses (minimum of 9 credits) at or above the 3000 level.
Note: MT 4500 and MT 4910 may each be used as an elective or as a capstone, but not both.
Comprehensive Examination
Students must pass a comprehensive exam in their final semester.
Total Credit Hours: 46-49