Traditional Mathematics Requirements

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Total Required Hours (128)

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, an ability to quickly and efficiently learn new things, solve diverse problems that arise in all walks of life.

A minor in Engineering or CIS is highly recommended.

Specific General Studies Requirements (14)

  • ECON 205 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
  • ENGL 104 Science and Technical Writing (3)
  • PHYS 221, 221L General Physics I and Lab (4)
  • PHYS 222, 222L General Physics II and Lab (4)

Traditional Mathematics Requirements (39)

  • MATH 100 Freshman Seminar (1)
  • ENGR 102 Engineering II (3)
  • MATH 155 Discrete Structures (3)
  • MATH 207* Calculus I (4)
  • MATH 208* Calculus II (4)
  • MATH 254 Discrete Mathematics (3)
  • MATH 307 Linear Algebra (3)
  • MATH 309 Calculus III (4)
  • MATH 310 Differential Equations (4)
  • MATH 321 Probability and Statistics (3)
  • MATH 329 Mathematical Modeling (3)
  • MATH 433 Applied Mathematics (3)
  • MATH 434 Senior Capstone (1)

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

Other Mathematics Courses (15)

  • MATH 312 Introduction to Abstract Algebra (3)
  • MATH 318 Numerical Analysis (3)
  • MATH 354 Operations Research (3)
  • MATH 404 Number Theory (3)
  • MATH 405 Topics in Modern Mathematics (3)
  • MATH 409 Introduction to Complex Variables (3)
  • MATH 410 Advanced Calculus (3)
  • MATH 414 History and Development of Mathematics (3)
  • MATH 415 Introduction to Topology (3)
  • MATH 424 Foundations of Geometry (3)

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