Programs

Mathematics Major

Students pursuing this degree will have the opportunity to take traditional courses in mathematics and modern applied mathematics covering major topics related to actuarial science and operations research.

All non-teaching majors and minors offered by the department require a 2.00 or higher overall grade point average in required courses and a grade of “C” or better in each required course.

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• Total Credits Required for Degree

  120
• General Education

  30-40

• Required Courses in Major

  39-52
• Core Requirements

  24
• MA 161 Calculus I [QUAR]

  4
• MA 163 Calculus II

  4
• MA 211 Introduction to Matrix Theory and Linear Algebra

  3
• MA 265 Calculus III

  4
• MA 312 Abstract Algebra I

  3
• MA 361 Differential Equations

  3
• MA 490 Senior Seminar

  3

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• Concentration (choose one)
• General Mathematics Concentration

  15
• Choose two or more courses from the following:

  6-7
• At least one course must be at the 400 level.
• MA 363 Analysis I (3 cr.)
• MA 371 Probability (3 cr.)
• MA 412 Abstract Algebra II (3 cr.)
• MA 464 Analysis II (3 cr.)
• MA 472 Statistics I (4 cr.)
• MA Electives

  8-9
• Select from MA 300- 400-level courses, except MA 350-359 and MA 450-459.
• Actuarial Sciences Concentration

  28
• MA 370 Interest Theory

  3
• MA 371 Probability

  3
• MA 472 Statistics I

  4
• MA Electives

  6
• Select from MA 300- 400-level courses, except MA 350-359 and MA 450-459.
• EC 201 Microeconomic Principles

  4
• EC 202 Macroeconomic Principles

  4
• FIN 351 Financial Management I

  4

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• Other Required Course

  4
• CS 120 Computer Science I [QUAR]

  4

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• Minor

  20