Mathematics B.A.

Program Features

40 credits

The Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics is a rigorous introduction to the discipline of mathematics. Students in this program will be exposed to both applied and theoretical mathematical ideas. This program prepares students to enter graduate school for further study or to seek employment in fields that value people with well-honed quantitative and problem-solving skills.

Required courses:

MATH 140GE: Calculus I

4 credits

MATH 141GE: Calculus II

4 credits

MATH 220Discrete MathematicalStructures

3 credits

MATH 240Multivariate Calculus

4 credits

MATH 311Statistics I

3 credits

MATH 320Linear Algebra

3 credits

MATH 341Differential Equations

3 credits

MATH 421Abstract Algebra

3 credits

MATH 425Introduction to Mathematical Modeling

3 credits

MATH 440Real Analysis

3 credits

and one Math course numbered 300 or higher

except MATH 351, 430, 431, 486 and 499.

Co-requisite course:

CPSC 130GE: Introduction to Computer Programming I

3 credits

Or

CPSC 131Introduction to Computer Programming II

3 credits

Foreign Language Competency Requirement

Additional requirements:

Program Curriculum Plan

(Subject to change by the university without notice)

NOTE: These suggested schedules assume eight semesters of attendance, beginning in a fall semester, and normal progress. Students should consult with their adviser to determine the best sequence of mathematics courses. Some courses are offered only in fall semesters (MATH 421) and others are only offered in the spring semester (MATH 341 and 425). Some electives are offered only once every year or once every two years, so prior planning is important.

Freshman Year

Fall

MATH 140GE: Calculus I

4 credits

Or

MATH 135GE: Pre-Calculus

3 credits

 

ENGL 103English Composition

3 credits

Foreign Language I

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15-16

Spring

MATH 141GE: Calculus II

4 credits

Or

MATH 140GE: Calculus I

4 credits

 

CPSC 130GE: Introduction to Computer Programming I

3 credits

Foreign Language II

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

Fitness Elective

2

Total Credit Hours:16

Sophomore Year

Fall

MATH 220Discrete MathematicalStructures

3 credits

 

MATH 240Multivariate Calculus

4 credits

Or

MATH 141GE: Calculus II

4 credits

 

General Education Elective

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:16

Spring

MATH 240Multivariate Calculus

4 credits

MATH 320Linear Algebra

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:16

Junior Year

Fall

MATH 311Statistics I

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

Elective

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Spring

MATH 341Differential Equations

3 credits

MATH 425Introduction to Mathematical Modeling

3 credits

Elective

3 credits

Elective

3 credits

Elective

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Senior Year

Fall

MATH 421Abstract Algebra

3 credits

Math Elective

3 credits

Elective

3 credits

Elective

3 credits

Elective

3 credits

Math Elective

3 credits

Elective

3 credits

Elective

3 credits

Elective

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Spring

Math Elective

3 credits

Elective

3 credits

Elective

3 credits

Elective

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:12

Total Credit Hours: 120-121

For more information, contact the department by calling 570-422-3447 or by email at mathdept@esu.edu. For assistance or special accommodations, call 570-422-3954.