Mathematics, B.A.

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The Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics combines a fundamental core of required mathematics courses with the flexibility to choose a number of mathematics electives that help prepare a student for a career in business, education, or technology.

General Education Requirements (HCAS)

In addition to major requirements, students must meet the General Education Requirements that correlate to their degree.

For B.A. and B.S. degrees, see General Education Requirements for the B.A. and B.S. Degrees (HCAS) .

Major GPA and Grade Requirements

Students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.33 in courses required to complete the major. All courses required for the major must be taken for a letter grade.

Requirements for the Major

Required credits: 44-45

Core Courses

M 144 - Calculus I 4 credit(s)
M 145 - Calculus II 4 credit(s)
M 220 - Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory 3 credit(s)
M 221W - Discrete Mathematics I 4 credit(s)
M 222W - Discrete Mathematics II 4 credit(s)
M 240 - Calculus of Several Variables 4 credit(s)
M 242 - Differential Equations 3 credit(s)
M 420 - Introduction to Modern Algebra 3 credit(s)
M 444 - Introductory Analysis 3 credit(s)
M 495W - Capstone Course in Mathematics 3 credit(s)
CS 111 - Programming Foundations 3 credit(s)
OR
CS 114 - Fundamentals of Computing I 4 credit(s)

Elective Courses

6 hours of upper-level (200 level or above) mathematics courses approved by mathematics advisor