The Department of Mathematics has five goals for its degree programs:

1. Students should develop skills in problem-solving.
2. Students should develop their ability to communicate mathematical ideas.
3. Students should attain a reasonable proficiency at understanding and creating mathematical proofs.
4. Students should be aware of a broad variety of applications, both in and out of mathematics.
5. Students should appreciate the breadth of mathematics and experience the intellectual rigor of depth in an advanced subject area.

The Mathematics major is designed to fulfill these goals. The intent is to prepare a student for a career that uses her/his mathematical abilities, or for further study at the graduate level. Students majoring in Mathematics are encouraged to complete a minor in an area in which Mathematics is applied, such as Computer Science or Economics.

Requirements for a Major in Mathematics, 40-46 hours
Prerequisite course:

Math. 117 Calculus I

Required courses:

Math. 118 Calculus II

Math. 120 Discrete Mathematics

Math. 215 Linear Algebra

Math. 216 Calculus III

Math. 231 Numbers & Proof

Math. 314 Probability & Statistics I

Math. 331 Abstract Algebra

Math. 403 Real Analysis

Math. 450 Readings in Mathematics

plus one course from 312, 315, 332, 352, 404, 411

and nine hours selected from 300- or 400- level Mathematics courses.

Students intending to be certified to teach Mathematics at the secondary level may substitute Math. 332 for 331, Math. 411 for 403, and must take Math. 305.

Computer Science 130 is strongly recommended for all mathematics majors.