Mathematics (B.A.)
Department of Mathematical and Digital Sciences
Effective Fall 2015
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 Introduction to Abstract Algebra or MATH.421 Advanced Calculus
MATH.410 Mathematical Modeling
Select one Computer Science Sequence:
Option A1) COMPSCI.121 Object-Oriented Programming with Java
Option A2) COMPSCI.122 Graphical User Interfaces in Java or other 300 or higher COMPSCI course (3 to 4 credits)
Option B1) COMPSCI.123 Visual Basic I
Option B2) COMPSCI.223 Visual Basic II
Mathematics Electives
(6 credits MATH.300 or above; including at least 1 course from the following list):
MATH.322 Differential Equations
MATH.360 Number Theory
MATH.421 Advanced Calculus
MATH.422 Complex Variables
In addition, at least 6 semester hours in a discipline to which mathematics is traditionally applied (as approved by the adviser). Courses MATH.311 and MATH.305 may not be counted as requirements for the major.
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