Mathematics (B.A.)

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Major Courses

MAT 201 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4 (see General Education below) ^*π
MAT 202 - Calculus II Credit Hours: 4 *
MAT 232 - Proof and Discrete Structures Credit Hours: 3 *
MAT 302 - Vector Calculus Credit Hours: 3 *
MAT 311 - Differential Equations Credit Hours: 3 *
MAT 321 - Abstract Algebra I Credit Hours: 3 *
MAT 322 - Abstract Algebra II Credit Hours: 2 *
MAT 352 - Linear Algebra Credit Hours: 3 *
MAT 401 - Real Analysis Credit Hours: 3 *
Choose one of the following
- MAT 300-499 Two MAT courses (excluding courses listed above or MAT 330, MAT 331, and MAT 342) Credit Hours: 6-8 *
- CPS 200-499 Two CPS courses Credit Hours: 6-8 *
- PHY 200-499 Two PHY courses Credit Hours: 6-8 *

Mathematics Major Credit Hours 34

General Education

Community of Learners Core Courses

COR 100 - Life In Community Credit Hours: 2 +
COR 200 - Christ, Culture, and Diversity Credit Hours: 2 +
COR 374 - Preparing for Cross Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 1 +
COR 375 - Cross Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3 +
COR 300 - Christian Faith and Community Credit Hours: 2
COR 400 - Christian Life and Vocation Credit Hours: 2

Biblical Studies Courses

BIB 217 - Survey of the Old Testament Credit Hours: 3 +
BIB 218 - Survey of the New Testament Credit Hours: 3 +

Liberal Arts Skills Courses

ENG 104 - College Writing Credit Hours: 3 ^*
ENG 304 - Writing and Research Credit Hours: 3 ^*#
HPR 101 - Personal Fitness and Wellness Credit Hours: 2
Speech See General Education Section for approved courses Credit Hours: 2 ^

Liberal Arts Pathways Courses

Art Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 2 Credit Hours
History Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Literature Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Mathematics Pathway - MAT 201 - Calculus I (see Major courses)
Music Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 2 Credit Hours
Philosophy Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Science with Lab Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 4 Credit Hours
Social Science Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours

General Education Credit Hours 48

Elective Credit Hours 38

B.A. in Mathematics Total Credit Hours 120

Symbol Key

^ Grade of “C” or better required.
* This course has a prerequisite.
# Possible waiver by exam.
π A major course that meets a General Education requirement.
+ Possible waiver with a specified number of transfer credits upon first-time admission.

Mathematics Learning Outcomes

Students in the mathematics major will demonstrate quantitative literacy. Students will analyze and apply mathematics concepts and theories from the two major strands of mathematics: pure/classical mathematics and applied mathematics. Students will be prepared for a career in a variety of mathematics related employment or for graduate school.

Courses for Graduate School Preparation

Recommended courses for students who plan to attend graduate school after graduation are as follows:

Complementary Academic Program

Students maximize their chances for employment and career advancement by obtaining a minor or second major in biology, business, chemistry, computer science, economics, accounting, health and exercise science, or physics.

Curriculum Design

The mathematics major curriculum is consistent with the recommendations of Mathematical Association of America (www.maa.org), National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (www.nctm.org) and Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences.

Program Oversight

The mathematics major is overseen by the Department of Mathematics in the School of Engineering. Courses with the MAT number are administered by this department. Questions about this major should be directed to the department chair.