Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics program is designed to give the student a scientifically oriented education in mathematics. In addition to the standard topics in mathematics, the student will select courses in advanced mathematics, statistics, computer science and/or other areas related to the department. Cooperative education is strongly recommended.

Major Requirements

The following requirements apply to students entering:

MTH 141,142,241 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I, II , III
CSC 171 Introduction to Computer Science I
MTH 276 Discrete Structures
MTH 372 Differential Equations
ENL 303 Technical Writing
MTH 402 Linear Algebra
MTH 405 Modern Algebra
MTH 435 Modern Analysis
Two(2) Electives
MTH 469 Senior Seminar

The two electives may be taken from the following:

Pure Mathematics: MTH 406, 410, 415, 436, 437, 460, 461, 466, 484
Applied Mathematics: MTH 451, 457, 458, 459
Statistics: MTH 423, 427, 428
Computer Science: MTH 172, 442, 443, 445, 446, 449

The student must earn at least a C grade in each required course and have an overall 2.0 QPA in the major. A typical program is shown below.

Technical Electives

Students should also take of 15 hours approved course work from either Mathematics or a related area, such as:

Computer Science
Physics/Engineering
Biology
Economics
Business
Philosophy
Teacher Education

Core Curriculum

The student must complete certain University requirements regardless of the degree program in which he/she is registered. These include: ENL 131, CST 101, two courses in natural science, PHL 100, one course in religious studies, any other course in philosophy or religious studies, three courses in history and culture, one course in ethics, and one course in contemporary socio-political problems. These courses total at least 36 hours.

Co-operative Education

Co-op, which involves on-the-job-training, is not required but strongly recommended. A student may take up to three co-op assignments. Three credits are given for each completed co-op term.

General Electives

The remaining courses are electives taken with the advisor's approval in the various areas where the student has special interests. The student must complete 126 hours with at least a 2.0 QPR overall and a 2.0 QPR for the last 60 hours.

Typical Program

Contact Us

For more information send e-mail to daimikj@udmercy.edu.