Mathematics (B.S.)

IPFW General Education Requirements

School of Arts and Sciences Requirements

Core and Concentration (Major) Courses

Of the mathematics courses numbered below 261, only 165, 166, and 175 apply toward the degree; statistics courses must be numbered 490 or higher to be counted. You must have a grade-point average of C or better with at most one D in courses used to fulfill the major requirements.

• CS 160 - Introduction to Computer Science I Cr. 4.
• MA 165 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Cr. 4.

• and

• MA 166 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Cr. 4.
• MA 263 - Multivariate and Vector Calculus Cr. 4.
• MA 351 - Elementary Linear Algebra Cr. 3.

Option Courses (see below) Credits: 46–56

General Elective Courses

• Sufficient additional credits, if necessary, to bring the total to 124

Total Credits: 124

Actuarial Science Option

This option, designed in consultation with professionals from the insurance industry, includes courses that help you prepare for a variety of positions in that field. In particular, it helps you prepare for the first of the series of examinations by the Society of Actuaries. Additional information is available from the department.

• Credits in three electives selected from a list of courses approved by the department Credits: 9
• Credits in electives (two additional finance courses, BUS F302 and F420 highly recommended) Credits: 13-16

• BUS A201 - Principles of Financial Accounting Cr. 3.
• BUS A202 - Principles of Managerial Accounting Cr. 3.
• BUS F301 - Financial Management Cr. 3.

• (before enrolling in F301, you must complete the following with grades of C or better: BUS A201-A202, CS 160, ECON E201-E202, MA 165, and STAT 511)

• ECON E201 - Introduction to Microeconomics Cr. 3.
• ECON E202 - Introduction to Macroeconomics Cr. 3.
• STAT 511 - Statistical Methods Cr. 3.
• STAT 512 - Applied Regression Analysis Cr. 3.
• STAT 516 - Basic Probability and Applications Cr. 3.
• STAT 517 - Statistical Inference Cr. 3.

Business Option

This option is designed for students who plan to pursue a career in business or industry. In addition to obtaining useful mathematics and statistics tools, the student who completes his option will also receive a minor in business.

Total Credits: 53-56

Computing Option

This option helps you prepare for computer-related careers for which a strong mathematical background is advantageous. The student who completes this option will also receive a minor in computer science.

Total Credits: 53-56

Mathematics Option

This option helps you prepare for graduate study in the mathematical sciences or for work in fields where a strong mathematical background is required.

Total Credits: 52-55

Mathematics Teaching Option

This option provides the mathematical preparation necessary for teaching secondary-school mathematics in Indiana. You are encouraged to choose and complete a teaching minor.

Prior to your junior year, you must successfully complete the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) before admission to the teacher education program. The Praxis II Specialty Area Exam must be completed before or during the student-teaching semester, normally in your senior year.

Information on additional requirements for teacher certification is available in the department office.

Total Credits: 52–55

Statistics Option

This option helps you prepare for careers in business and industry and emphasizes the statistical methods used in decision making. It also provides entry-level preparation for an actuarial career.

Note

The research certificate is described under Arts and Sciences in Part 3 of this Bulletin.

Total Credits: 52-55