Mathematics (B.A.)
Department of Mathematical and Digital Sciences
Effective Fall 2016
Advisement should be considered before selecting general education courses in this major. In addition to general education credits and electives to meet the university's.
120-credit requirement for a bachelor's degree, the following courses are required:
Required Courses:
MATH.125 Calculus I
MATH.126 Calculus II
MATH.185 Discrete Mathematics
MATH.225 Calculus III
MATH.241 Probability and Statistics
MATH.314 Linear Algebra
MATH.405 Intro to Abstract Algebra or MATH.421 Real Analysis
MATH.410 Mathematical Modeling
Choose one of the three courses below:
MATH.322 Differential Equations
MATH.360 Number Theory
MATH.405 Intro to Abstract Algebra or MATH.421 Real Analysis (not used above)
Math elective (9 credits)
MATH.208 and above, not including MATH 300-307 (6 credits)
MATH.308 and above (3 credits)
Required CS Courses (6-8 credits)
COMPSCI.121 Object-Oriented Prog with Java or COMPSCI.115 Python Prog
COMPSCI.122 Graphical User Interfaces in Java or COMPSCI.215 Adv Python Prog or MATH.320 Computer Prog Math or Any Course COMPSCI 300 or higher
Related Area – A 6 credit sequence from a discipline where mathematics is applied (6 credits)
Other Required Courses:
ENGLISH.101 Foundations of Writing
Students seeking Secondary Education Certification in Mathematics must declare majors in both Mathematics and Secondary Education (Mathematics) and complete the full Mathematics BA course sequence as well as the Secondary Education Professional Course and Certification requirements. Students must consult their advisers in both departments each semester regarding course selection and other certification requirements. Full program requirements for students seeking Secondary Education Certification in Mathematics may be found at http://www.bloomu.edu/catalog/current/cops/SecEdMath.pdf