Mission

The mission of the Mathematics program is to offer quality and broad education in mathematics, supported by a foundation in the liberal arts. The program aims at providing its graduates with the knowledge and skills to teach at all school levels, and to pursue higher degrees in mathematics and other related fields.

Program Objectives

The Mathematics program provides students with a strong background in the skills of logic, reasoning, critical thinking, and relevant technology. More particularly, the curriculum:

1. Covers the traditional aspect of mathematics major and supplements it with courses covering contemporary mathematical topics;
1. Provides students with a broad exposure to those fields of mathematics that are useful in the physical sciences, engineering, and others;
2. Provides specific courses designed for students who plan to become teachers of mathematics (in case they plan to complete a Teaching Diploma); and
3. Provides the appropriate mathematical background for students who wish to pursue graduate studies in mathematics or other related fields. 

Program Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the mathematics major will be able to:

1. Exhibit an understanding of the nature of mathematics;
2. Reason with abstract concepts;
3. Follow complex mathematical arguments and develop mathematical arguments of their own;
4. Understand and assess mathematical proofs and construct appropriate mathematical proofs of their own;
5. Communicate mathematical ideas, proofs and conclusions successfully;
6. Understand the branches of mathematics and how they are related;
7. Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental areas in mathematics such as algebra, analysis, and probability and statistics, with the opportunity to become acquainted with the fields of number theory, mathematical logic, combinatorics, geometry and topology, and others;
8. Relate the different branches of mathematics;
9. Demonstrate knowledge of areas of applied mathematics such as dynamical systems, numerical analysis, graph theory, and others; and
10. Perform symbolic and numeric computations using appropriate mathematical tools.

Admission Requirements 

To enter the major, students must meet the general university requirements.

Graduation Requirements

The Mathematics program consists of a minimum of 92 credits. The major core requirements consist of nine mathematics courses (27 credits), six additional mathematics courses (18 credits) to be chosen from a list of elective courses, one course in computer science (3 credits), two courses chosen from a list of restricted electives (6 credits), and 4 credits of free electives.

Program Requirements

Mathematics Core Courses (27 credits)

• MTH201 / Calculus III (3 cr.)
• MTH207 / Discrete Structures I (3 cr.)
• MTH301 / Linear Algebra (3 cr.)
• MTH305 / Probability and Statistics (3 cr.)
• MTH311 / Abstract Algebra (3 cr.)
• MTH401 / Real Analysis I (3 cr.)
• MTH403 / Introduction to Complex Analysis (3 cr.)
• MTH409 / Introduction to Topology (3 cr.)

And choose one of:

• MTH410 / Real Analysis 2 (3 cr.)
• MTH411 / Advanced Topics in Abstract Algebra (3 cr.)

Mathematics Electives (18 credits)

• MTH206 / Calculus IV (3 cr.)
• MTH302 / Geometry (3 cr.)
• MTH303 / Numerical Methods (3 cr.)
• MTH304 / Differential Equations (3 cr.)
• MTH306 / Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos (3 cr.)
• MTH308 / Number Theory (3 cr.)
• MTH309 / Graph Theory (3 cr.)
• MTH310 / Set Theory (3 cr.)
• MTH400 / Advanced Linear Algebra (3 cr.)
• MTH410 / Real Analysis 2 (3 cr.)
• MTH411 / Advanced Topics in Abstract Algebra (3 cr.)   
• MTH498 / Topics in Mathematics (3 cr.)

Computer Science Requirement (3 credits)

• CSC243 / Object Oriented Programming

Restricted Electives (total 6 credits)

Students are required to complete six credits at the 200-level and above from Actuarial Science, Natural Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, and Business. The following is a suggested list of courses: MTH402, MTH406, MTH408, CSC245, BIO200, ENV200, CHM200, PHY301, FIN321, ITM211, CIE200, CIE202, ELE201, ELE202; INE302, MEE241 and MEE320.

Free Electives (4 credits)

Sample Study Plan

Year One

Fall: 16 credits

• MTH201 / Calculus III
• MTH207 / Discrete Structures I
• CSC201 / Computer Applications
• CSC243 / Object Oriented Programming
• ARA2–/3–
• ENG202 / Sophomore Rhetoric

Spring: 16 credits

• MTH301 / Linear Algebra
• MTH305 / Probability and Statistics
• MTH—/ Math Elective
• ENG203 / Fundamentals of Oral Communications
• Restricted Elective
• ETH201 / Moral Reasoning

Year Two

Fall: 16 credits

• MTH401 / Real Analysis 1                 
• MTH311 / Abstract Algebra
• HLT201 / Basic Health
• MTH— / Math Elective
• LAC Arts Elective
• Free Elective

Spring: 15 credits

• MTH403 / Introduction to Complex Analysis
• MTH409 / Introduction to Topology
• MTH— / Math Elective
• Liberal Social Science Elective
• Liberal Literature  Elective

Year Three

Fall: 14 credits

• MTH410 / Real Analysis 2                                      
• MTH— / Math Elective
• Free Elective
• Liberal Philosophy, Religion. History Elective
• LAC
• Free Elective

Spring: 15 credits

• MTH— / Math Elective
• MTH— / Math Elective
• Restricted Elective
• LAC
• LAC