Mathematics (B.S.)

IPFW General Education Requirements Credits: 33

 See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses 

College 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 2.0 or better with at most one passing grade less than 1.5 in courses used to fulfill the major requirements.

• CS 16000 - Introduction to Computer Science I Cr. 4.
• MA 16500 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Cr. 4.

• and

• MA 16600 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Cr. 4.
• MA 26300 - Multivariate and Vector Calculus Cr. 4.
• MA 35100 - Elementary Linear Algebra Cr. 3.

Option Courses (see below)

Sciences Courses

Three science courses from a departmentally approved list. Two of these courses must have labs included.

General Elective Courses

• Sufficient additional credits, if necessary, to bring the total to 120

Total Credits: 120

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
• BUS F302 and F420 are not required, but are recommended

• 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 51100 - Statistical Methods Cr. 3.
• STAT 51200 - Applied Regression Analysis Cr. 3.
• STAT 51600 - Basic Probability and Applications Cr. 3.
• STAT 51700 - 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 this option will also receive a minor in business.

Business Minor Credits: 18

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.

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.

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.

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.