Mathematics - Pure Mathematics Emphasis (B.S.)

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Program Summary

The B.S. degree in Mathematics with an emphasis in Pure Mathematics is designed for students who plan on pursuing graduate work in pure mathematics quantitative fields or as preparation for professional careers in economics, business, law, and medicine. Required and elective courses prepare students to be successful in graduate programs in these and many other related fields. Because graduates have strong problem-solving and quantitative skills, this is an excellent pre-professional major for law or medical fields and is valued by employers in business and industry. The highest Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) scores for those pursuing a career in law are earned by graduates in the field of mathematics.

Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C” (2.0) or better to be counted in the major.
The Department recommends that students complete PHYS 2210 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I & PHYS 2215 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab to fulfill the General Education Physical Sciences Breadth Area.

General Education Requirement (30-35 Credits)

See General Education for course options.

Core Course Requirements (12-15 Credits)
Breadth Area Requirements (16-20 Credits)

Please note: All students must complete a minimum of 30 credits between the Core and Breadth Area requirements.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree Requirement (12 Credits*)

Bachelor of Science Degree - Math or Science minimum requirement 12 Credits

* Note: A portion of the B.S. requirements may be met by fulfilling the General Education Core and Breadth Areas. Because of this, these credits are typically not counted in the degree total at the bottom of page. Some students majoring in non-science fields may need additional math/science courses to reach the minimum 12 credits. Consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

Mathematics - Pure Mathematics Curriculum (55 Credits)

Note

* Students who are not prepared for this math course may need additional math credits/preparation. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for more information.

Elective Courses (15 Credits)

15 credits of any upper-division MATH course numbered between 3100 and 4800

Free Electives (30-38 Credits)

Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. For a bachelor’s degree, students must earn a minimum of 40 upper-division credits (courses numbered 3000-4999). Students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

Total Credits, B.S. Degree: 120

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Mathematics and Mathematics Education programs will have an ability to:

Use standard mathematical techniques to solve computational problems.
Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental mathematical concepts and results in the core content areas.
Use content knowledge to solve applied and real-world mathematical problems.
Communicate mathematics effectively using proper notation and terminology.
Use logical reasoning to construct clear and concise mathematical proofs.