B.S. in Mathematics (Concentration in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Data Science)
General Program Requirements
Admission, retention and graduation requirements for students enrolled in degree programs in the Department of Mathematics are based upon the general admission, retention and graduation requirements of the University. However, two units of algebra, one unit of plane geometry and one-half unit of trigonometry are required of all students who elect to pursue any curriculum offered in the department.
Pure Mathematics Concentration
The Bachelors Degree Program in Mathematics (Pure Mathematics) is designed for students who value the study of mathematics, not only for application, but also for its own sake, and are interested in finding new formulae and methods while utilizing insights from a tradition of thousands of years.
The pure mathematics concentration is recommended for those interested in graduate study in pure mathematics, and those who seek a rigorous education that involves not only rote computational skills but also rigorous explanations of how mathematics works.
Applied Mathematics Concentration
The applied mathematics concentration is designed to provide students with training in the applications of mathematics in engineering, sciences, medicine, health care, business and finance. Applied mathematics concentration is recommended for those interested in the mathematical study of general scientific concepts, principles, and phenomena that, because of their widespread occurrence and application, relate or unify various disciplines. The use of computational methods and implementation of algorithms on computers is central in the study of applied mathematics.
Data Science Concentration
The data science concentration is designed to provide students with statistical tools and conceptual foundations in quantitative reasoning to extract information intelligently from data. The statistics concentration is recommended for those interested in collecting, analyzing and interpreting data statistically, as well as effectively communicating and presenting the results relying on data. Statistics is becoming more important in modern society in providing succinct information for making decisions, and is used in a wide variety of fields including science, technology, business, health, and social sciences.
Double Majors
Students in many fields such as biology, physics, psychology, or engineering find that graduate programs and employers alike are impressed by students who add a double major in mathematics, applied mathematics, or data science. Because several majors already require many mathematics courses, and the mathematics major possesses free electives, it is possible to add a double major in mathematics and still graduate on time.
Program Requirements
A Mathematics major must complete a minimum of 120 semester hours of University courses. These include 60 hours in mathematics, 2 hours in computer programming and 16 hours in sciences. Also, a major must earn a “C” or better grade except for one passing grade below “C” if the student has GPA of at least 2.0 but less than 2.3, or two passing grades below “C” if the student has GPA of at least 2.3 in all required mathematics courses.
