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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Overview | Requirements | Course Descriptions

Distribution Requirements

A total of 48 credits are required.

English

  • MET EN 104 English Composition
  • MET EN 201 Intermediate Composition

Computer Science

  • MET CS 101 Computers and Their Applications

Natural Science

  • Eight credits in the natural sciences

Literature

  • Four credits in a 100- or 200-level MET EN literature course or
    MET HU 210 or MET HU 221

Philosophy

  • Four credits

History

  • Four credits

Additional Courses

  • Four credits in the humanities (H)
  • Four credits in the social sciences (S)
  • Four credits in the humanities (H), natural sciences (N), or
    social sciences (S)
  • Four credits in the humanities (H) or social sciences (S)

Specialization and Related Courses

A total of 56 credits completed with a grade of C or higher are required.

Required Courses

40 credits:

  • MET MA 123 Calculus I
  • MET MA 124 Calculus II
  • MET MA 225 Multivariate Calculus
  • CAS MA 226 Differential Equations

Plus 24 additional mathematics credits, 8 at the 200-level or above and 16 at the 300-level or above.

Related Courses

Choose 16 credits, at least 4 in computer science, with the advice and approval of the department coordinator.

Electives

A total of 24 credits are required.

Note: Students wishing to pursue a mathematics degree program may have to cross-register and take upper-level mathematics and/or related courses in the College of Arts & Sciences at day tuition rates.