Dec 26, 2024

2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog

2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Mathematics (B.S.)

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Program: B.S.
Department of Mathematical Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences

Kettler Hall 200 ~ 260-481-6821

Programs leading to the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics help you prepare for employment in business and industry, teaching in secondary schools, or study for advanced degrees.

A Mathematics major prepares you for work in fields where a strong quantitative background is required, as well as for graduate study in the mathematical sciences. In addition, if you choose to pursue a second major in secondary education, then you will be prepared to teach mathematics in middle/high school.

For information on earning a Research Certificate in Mathematics, see the Program Descriptions section in this catalog.

For details on pursuing a second degree in secondary education to teach Mathematics in middle school/high school, see the School of Education Secondary Education section in this catalog.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this degree:

students will be able to reason mathematically and be good problem solvers
students will understand the role mathematics has played in solving important problems in a variety of disciplines, e.g. physics, engineering, and business.
students who complete the Mathematics major should understand the fundamental concepts in algebra and analysis, and understand the value of mathematical proofs, and be able to do simple proofs.
students who pursue the double major in secondary education should have mastered the fundamental concepts necessary to obtain certification to teach mathematics in the secondary schools.

Program Delivery:

This program is available on-campus

Declaring this Major:

Declare this major within the Department of Mathematical Sciences

General Requirements:

Program Requirements:

A GPA of 2.00 or higher for all major department courses taken
Stricter GPA requirements apply if you are a double major in secondary education. See Secondary Education .

To earn a B.S. with a major in Mathematics, you must fulfill the following requirements in addition to the General Requirements noted above.

General Education Requirements: Credits 33

Click on the Purdue Fort Wayne General Education Requirements link above for details
A grade of C- or higher is required in each course used to satisfy the Purdue Fort Wayne General Education Requirements

College of Arts and Sciences Requirements

Click on the Purdue Fort Wayne College Requirements link above. Go to Arts and Sciences Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree

English Writing and Speaking: Credits 6

See Part A in Arts and Sciences Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree for Speaking requirement

ENGL 23301 - Intermediate Expository Writing Cr. 3.
(or other approved writing course)

International Language: Credits 8

See Part B in Arts and Sciences Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree
If you are a Mathematics B.S. and Secondary Education double major then the International Language requirement is waived.

Core (Major) Courses: Credits 33

Of the MA courses numbered below 26100, only 16500, 16600, and 17500 apply toward the degree.
STAT courses must be numbered 49000 or higher to be counted toward the degree.
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.
Stricter GPA requirements apply for student teaching eligibility if you are a double major in Secondary Education. See Secondary Education .

MA 16500 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Cr. 4.
MA 16600 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Cr. 4.
MA 17500 - Introductory Discrete Mathematics Cr. 3. or
MA 27500 - Intermediate Discrete Math Cr. 3.
MA 26100 - Multivariate Calculus Cr. 4. or
MA 26300 - Multivariate and Vector Calculus Cr. 4.
MA 30500 - Foundations of Higher Mathematics Cr. 3.
MA 35100 - Elementary Linear Algebra Cr. 3.
MA 45300 - Elements of Algebra Cr. 3.
STAT 51100 - Statistical Methods Cr. 3. or
STAT 51600 - Basic Probability and Applications Cr. 3.
Choose two courses from the Math electives list below:
CS 38400 - Numerical Analysis Cr. 3.
CS 48600 - Analysis of Algorithms Cr. 3.
CS 48800 - Theory of Computation Cr. 3.
CS 54300 - Introduction to Simulation and Modeling of Computer Systems Cr. 3.
CS 57200 - Heuristic Problem Solving Cr. 3.
MA 27300 - Financial Mathematics Cr. 3.
MA course numbered 30000 or above
STAT courses numbered 49000 or above

Additional Specific Major Courses: Credits 9-10

For the Mathematics B.S.:
CS 16000 - Introduction to Computer Science I Cr. 4.
MA 36300 - Differential Equations Cr. 3.
MA 44100 - Real Analysis Cr. 3.
For Mathematics B.S. and Secondary Education double major:
CS 11400 - Introduction to Visual Basic Cr. 3.
MA 46000 - Geometry Cr. 3.
MA 58000 - History of Mathematics Cr. 3.

Science Courses: Credits 11

Choose three science courses from list below- two of the courses must include a lab:

Astronomy:
ASTR 26400 - Descriptive Astronomy: Stars And Galaxies Cr. 3.
ASTR 36400 - Stars And Galaxies Cr. 3.
ASTR 37000 - Cosmology Cr. 3.
ASTR 40100 - Introduction To Astrophysics Cr. 3.
Biology:
ANTH 20001 - Bioanthropology Cr. 3.
BIOL 10000 - Introduction to the Biological World Cr. 3.
BIOL 10001 - Introduction to the Biological World Laboratory Cr. 1.
BIOL 11700 - Principles of Ecology and Evolution Cr. 4.
BIOL 11900 - Principles of Structure and Function Cr. 4.
BIOL 12600 - Human Biology Cr. 3.
BIOL 12700 - Introduction to Human Diseases Cr. 3.
BIOL 14000 - Marine Biology Cr. 3.
BIOL 19500 - Special Assignments Cr.0-4.
or BIOL course numbered 200xx and above

Chemistry:

CHM 10200 - Lectures in Chemical Science for Engineers Cr. 3.
CHM 11500 - General Chemistry Cr. 4.
CHM 11600 - General Chemistry Cr. 4.
CHM 18300 - Cooperative Work Experience I Cr. 0.
CHM 18400 - Cooperative Work Experience II Cr. 0.
Geography:
GEOG 10700 - Physical Systems of the Environment Cr. 3.
GEOG 10900 - Weather and Climate Cr. 3.
GEOG 23700 - Mapping Our World Cr. 3.
GEOG 31500 - Environmental Conservation Cr. 3-5.
Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences:
EAPS 10001 - General Geology Cr. 3-5.
EAPS 10300 - Earth Science: Materials and Processes Cr. 3.
EAPS 10401 - Earth Science: Evolution of the Earth Cr. 3.
EAPS 11301 - Directed Study in Earth Science Cr. 1-2.
or EAPS course numbered 200xx and above

Physics:

PHYS 12700 - Physics for Computer Graphics and Animation Cr. 3.
PHYS 15200 - Mechanics Cr. 5.
or PHYS course numbered 200xx and above

Note: Check with the Mathematics Department for updates to this list.

General Electives

Sufficient additional credits to bring the total to 120.

Total Credits: 120

Student Responsibility

You are responsible for satisfying the graduation requirements specified for your selected program. Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies, and procedures governing your academic career. All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair or dean.