Bachelor of Arts in Mathematical Sciences

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Mathematical Sciences provides a comprehensive understanding of mathematical concepts and their applications. Students can specialize in pure math, computational math, applied math, or statistics. The program emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, preparing graduates for careers in technology, data analysis, finance, and other fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

About:

The Bachelor of Arts in Mathematical Sciences is designed to provide a broad understanding of mathematical concepts and their applications. It offers flexibility for students to pursue various areas in Mathematical Sciences and statistics, including pure math, computational math, applied math, and statistics.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand differential, integral, and multivariable calculus, and apply them to solve problems.
• Comprehend vector calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, higher-level algebra, and analysis, and use them to tackle problems.
• Think critically and analytically, formulating and solving problems.
• Understand the nature of mathematical proof, including rigorous reasoning based on definitions, axioms, and theorems.
• Communicate effectively in writing.
• Apply knowledge from one branch of mathematics to another and to other disciplines.

Outline:

Mathematics Major (BA)

General Education Requirements:

• First-Year Seminar
• English Composition
• Second-Year Seminar
• Constitutions
• Mathematics
• Distribution Requirements
• Multicultural and International

Major Requirements:

Computer Programming Requirements:

• CS 117: Programming for Scientists and Engineers or
• CS 135: Computer Science I

Science Requirements:

• 9 credits from college-level BIOL, CHEM, GEOG, GEOL, PHYS, CEE, CS, CpE, EE, or ME courses.

Core Courses:

• MATH 181: Calculus I
• MATH 182: Calculus II
• MATH 251: Discrete Mathematics I
• MATH 283: Calculus III
• MATH 303: Introduction to Proofs in Metric Spaces and Analysis
• MATH 330: Linear Algebra or
• MATH 365: Computational Linear Algebra
• MATH 427: Differential Equations I
• MATH 453: Abstract Algebra I
• MATH 457: Introduction to Real Analysis I
• 12 additional credits from 400-level MATH or STAT courses, including two one-year 400-level sequences.

General Electives:

Careers:

Career Possibilities:

• Technology Jobs
• Systems Biology Jobs
• Data Analyst Jobs
• Data Entry Jobs
• SAS Programmer Jobs
• Clinical Trials Jobs
• Data Mining and Data Privacy Jobs
• Finance and Economics Jobs
• Climatology Jobs
• Statistics Jobs
• Credit Risk Jobs
• Web Analytics Jobs
• Pharmaceutical Jobs
• Business Intelligence Jobs
• Market Research Jobs
• Data Warehouse Jobs
• Decision Support Jobs
• Quantitative Jobs