Mathematics

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics

Degree Requirements

The Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics is designed to prepare individuals to understand the nature of truth and the concept of proof in the discipline of mathematics, to understand the application of mathematical techniques to other fields, and to formulate and solve problems mathematically. Students may select courses to enter graduate school in mathematics or enter business or industry.

Students must satisfy the arts and sciences degree requirements outlined in the section entitled "Degree Requirements" under "School of Arts and Sciences."

Major Concentration (31 cr.) - Students must complete a minimum of 31 credit hours in mathematics with a grade point average of at least 2.0. The following courses are required:

• MATH-M-215-216 Calculus I-II (10 cr.)
• MATH-M 311 Calculus III (3 cr.)
• MATH-M 303 Linear Algebra for Undergraduates (3 cr.)

In addition, students must complete one course from Group A and two sequences from Group B, or three courses from Group A and one sequence from Group B.

Group A:

• MATH-M 313 Elementary Differential Equations with Applications (3 cr.)
• MATH-T 336 Topics in Euclidean Geometry (3 cr.)
• MATH-M 360 Elements of Probability (3 cr.)
• MATH-M 366 Elements of Statistical Inference (3 cr.)
• MATH-M 415 Elementary Complex Variables with Applications (3 cr.)

Group B:

• MATH-M 403-404 Introduction to Modern Algebra I-II (6 cr.)
• MATH-M 413-414 Introduction to Analysis I-II (6 cr.)
• MATH-M 447-448 Mathematical Models and Applications I-II (6 cr.)
• MATH-M 471-472 Numerical Analysis I-II (6 cr.)

General Examination-Students must pass a written examination covering the entire undergraduate mathematics program. The examination will be given near the end of the semester in which the student is expected to graduate. The mathematics faculty may permit a student who does not perform satisfactorily on the written examination to take an oral examination that same semester. Students who still do not perform satisfactorily may take the general examination the next time it is offered. Those who do not pass the general examination on the second attempt must petition the mathematics faculty to take the general examination a third time, and are expected to document additional preparation in mathematics. Students must complete 30 of the last 60 credit hours, at least 9 credit hours of mathematics from Groups A or B, and the general examination at Indiana University Kokomo.