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Mathematics Comprehensive, B.S.


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Mathematics is a very basic subject in the sense that it stands at the basis of all sciences, and it can be argued that a good training in mathematics enhances all intellectual activity in general. Most of the population, while they may never explicitly use mathematics in their everyday lives, do use their reasoning power, and the best way to strengthen that is through a solid mathematical training. The benefits of a mathematical training are manifold. Aside from the obvious careers that are available, mathematical training develops a flexible mind and an ability to quickly and efficiently learn new things and solve diverse problems that arise in all walks of life.

 

Curriculum for a Comprehensive Major in Mathematics


 In addition to the core requirements, students complete one concentration (traditional or industrial).

Total hours required, 120 Hours:


Note:


* A minimum grade of C is required in MATH 207  and MATH 208 .

Traditional mathematics concentration requirements, 18 Hours:


Mathematics and engineering electives, 9 Hours:


  • Complete 9 credits of additional coursework of MATH 300 or above, and ENGR 200 or above.

 

Industrial Mathematics concentration requirements, 18 Hours:


Engineering electives, 12 Hours:


  • Complete 12 credits of additional ENGR coursework of ENGR 200 or above.

 

Required mathematics electives, 6 Hours:


  • Complete 6 credits of MATH courses 300 or above.

Four-Year Course Progression


Mathematics,  Industrial and Traditional
FALL   FIRST YEAR     SPRING   FIRST YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
MATH 100 1 Freshman Seminar (FYEX) 1   ENGR 102   Engineering II 3
MATH 207 1 Calculus I (MA) (Req.) 4   MATH 208   Calculus II 4
ENGR 101   Engineering I 3   Core Curriculum 1 ENGL 102 3
Core Curriculum 1 ENGL 101 3   Core Curriculum 1 History 3
ECON 205 2 Macroeconomics (SO-CK) (Req.) 3   GSPE 210 2 Fitness for Life (WE) 3
    TOTAL 14       TOTAL 16
         
FALL   SECOND YEAR     SPRING   SECOND YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
ENGR 221   Introduction to Electrical Engineering 3   MATH 254   Discrete Mathematics 3
MATH 309   Calculus III 4   PHYS 222 1 General Physics II (LS) 3
MATH 307   Introduction to Linear Algebra 3   PHYS 222L 1 General Physics II Lab (LS) 1
PHYS 221 1 General Physics I (LS) 3   ENGR 242   Engineering Dynamics 3
PHYS 221L 1 General Physics I Lab (LS) 1   MATH 314   Statistics 3
ENGR 241   Engineering Statics 3   Core Curriculum 2 Choose SO-GL or MD with advisor 3
    TOTAL 17       TOTAL 16
         
FALL   THIRD YEAR     SPRING   THIRD YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
MATH 312*   Introduction to Abstract Algebra 3   MATH 310   Differential Equations 4
MATH 414*   History and Development of Mathematics 3   MATH 354   Operations Research 3
Core Curriculum 2 Choose HM-GL or MD with advisor 3   MATH 318   Numerical Analysis 3
Core Curriculum 2 Choose AR with advisor 3   Core Curriculum 2 Choose HM-GL or MD with advisor 3
Elective   Technology Elective 3   Elective   Technology Elective 3
    TOTAL 15       TOTAL 16
*See your advisor for Industrial Math option        
         
FALL   FOURTH YEAR     SPRING   FOURTH YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
MATH 489   Mathematics Capstone I (WM and CP) 1   MATH 321   Introduction to Complex Variables 3
MATH 409   Probability and Statistics 3   MATH 410   Advanced Calculus 3
MATH 329   Mathematical Modeling 3   ENGR 301   Engineering Thermodynamics OR  
MATH 424*   Technology Elective 3   ENGR 305   Introduction to Fluid Mechanics 3
Core Curriculum 2 Choose SO-MD or GL with advisor 3   Elective   Technology Elective 3
    TOTAL 13   MATH 490   Mathematics Capstone Project II (WM and CP) 2
              TOTAL 14
                 
              DEGREE TOTAL 120
September 17, 2019                
         

 

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