Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics

Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science
Major: Mathematics
Hours: 120

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Mathematics Degree Overview

The �鶹AV Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics is designed to include a large level of flexibility to serve you in a variety of areas in mathematics and statistics: pure math, computational math, applied math and statistics. The program is designed to offer you an extensive program as preparation for graduate study or employment and to recognize you who choose to pursue a more demanding program. You'll have the opportunity to develop greater depth in your mathematical programs or to combine mathematics with a concentration in another scientific discipline.

Two concentrations are offered. The General track is best suited for someone who likes mathematics and wants a degree in the field but is perhaps simultaneously studying another discipline. This track requires a minor. The Mathematics Education track is best suited for you if you are preparing to teach mathematics at the secondary level in public or private schools. Highly coordinated with the College of Education, this track concludes with student teaching and teaching certification.

If you're interested in an accelerated route to graduate level study, check out our 4+1 B.S./M.S. Fast Track Option.

Mathematics Courses You May Take

Linear Algebra: This course introduces and provides models for application of the concepts of vector algebra. Topics include finite dimensional vector spaces and their geometric significance; representing and solving systems of linear equations using multiple methods, including Gaussian elimination and matrix inversion; matrices; determinants; linear transformations; quadradic forms, eigenvalues and eigenvectors; and applications in science and engineering.

Calculus and Analytical Geometry II: This course continues the student of concepts of single variable calculus. Students study further integration techniques such including integration by parts and trig substitutions. In addition, students are introduced to the concepts of parametric equations, sequences, series and vectors. Students will also be introduced to several applications of calculus. This course meets for five lecture hours per week.

Calculus III: This course will further the study of vectors and calculus involving vectors. In addition, the course will introduce the concepts of multi-variable calculus. Students will study limits, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, line integrals and surface integrals. Students will also investigate important theorems of multi-variable calculus including Green’s Theorem, Stokes’ Theorem and the Divergence Theorem.

Introduction to Advanced Mathematics: This course provides introduction to logic and the basic methods of proof required to be successful in a proof oriented mathematics course. Students will study applications in basic set operations, relations, functions, cardinality, and the real number system to learn the basics of mathematics proofs.

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Career Paths for Mathematics

Mathematics teaches patience, discipline and step-by-step problem-solving and critical thinking skills, so that with a substantial maths background, your career options are virtually unlimited. Mathematical research and education are at the heart of some careers, while other careers utilize mathematics and its applications to build and enhance important work in the sciences, business, finance, manufacturing, communications and engineering.