Student Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate facility with the techniques of single and multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra

2. Effectively communicate mathematical ideas

3. Make symbolic calculations by hand and numerical calculations using MATLAB (or other appropriate software)

4. Reproduce essential assumptions, definitions, examples, and statements of important theorems

5. Solve standard science and engineering problems by selecting and applying an appropriate mathematical model

6. Solve problems using advanced undergraduate methods from one of the following areas: differential and linear equations, analysis, probability and statistics

Preliminary and Extra-disciplinary Requirements

Preliminary and extra-disciplinary requirements for both B.A and B.S. degrees

1. Complete 18 credits in the following classes with no grade below a C: MAT 295 , MAT 296 , MAT 331 , MAT 397 , and MAT 375  or CIS 375 . These courses are prerequisites for most upper-division courses. The following sequence is recommended: MAT 295  in the first semester; MAT 296  in the second semester; MAT 331 , MAT 397  in the third semester; and MAT 375 /CIS 375  when appropriate. However, a student with knowledge of trigonometry and a year of high school calculus may be able to enter the sequence at MAT 296  or even MAT 397 ; a student with less preparation may be advised to complete MAT 194  before beginning the calculus sequence. Students considering becoming mathematics majors are strongly encouraged to talk to a mathematics major advisor as soon as possible to ensure appropriate selection of courses.
2. Complete a course in computing such as CPS 196 , ECS 102  or ECS 104 . A similar course may be substituted with advisor’s approval.
3. Complete two sequences of two approved science courses for a total of four different courses outside of the mathematics department, such as BIO 121  - BIO 123 , CHE 106  (CHE 107 ) - CHE 116  (CHE 117 ), PHY 211  (PHY 221 ) - PHY 212  (PHY 222 ), ECN 203 - ECN 302 , ECN 203  - ECN 311 , ECS 221  - ECS 222 , ELE 231  - ELE 232 , or another, more advanced sequence with the approval of a mathematics major advisor. This requirement is waived if the student earns either (i) a minor in Applied Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering disciplines, Information Management & Technology, or Physics, or (ii) a major in one of natural sciences, engineering/technology disciplines, economics or finance. 

B.A. Degree Requirements

In addition to the preliminary and extra-disciplinary requirements described above, the student must earn credit for the following courses, with a grade average of at least 2.0.