Major in Mathematics

Bachelor of Science Degree
College of Science & Mathematics
Department of Mathematics
(770) 423-6327

The program of study in mathematics leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics allows students great flexibility in designing a course of study which will provide a solid foundation in the application of analytical, geometrical, and numerical methods in problem solving and logical deduction. Mathematics majors will work closely with a faculty advisor in formulating a course of study which has Mathematics as its centerpiece but which also includes courses in computer science and in another area of concentration based on the student's interests and career goals. During the Senior year, students will complete a capstone experience which might be an internship, a project, or a course which provides a synthesis of the various concepts and skills which have been mastered during the program.

GENERAL EDUCATION (Core Areas A-E and HPS requirements)^* (45 hours)
LOWER DIVISION MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (18 hours)
- MATH 2202 Calculus II (4 hours)
- MATH 2203 Calculus III (4 hours)
- CSIS 1301 Programming Principles I (2 hours)
- Guided Electives¹(6 hours)
- Math-Science Overflow from General Education Core (2 hours)
UPPER DIVISION MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (18 hours)
- MATH 3260 Linear Algebra (3 hours)
- MATH 4361 Modern Algebra (3 hours)
- MATH 4381 Real Analysis (3 hours)
- Capstone Experience
Two of the following Applied Math Courses:
- MATH 3322 Discrete Modeling I (3 hours)
- MATH 3310 Differential Equations (3 hours)
- MATH 3332 Probability and Statistics Inference (3 hours)
MAJOR ELECTIVES (any three of the following courses) (9 hours)
- MATH 3322 Discrete Modeling I (3 hours)
- MATH 3310 Differential Equations (3 hours)
- MATH 3332 Probability and Statistics Inference (3 hours)
- MATH 3333 Analysis of Variance and Regression (3 hours)
- MATH 3261 Computational Linear Algebra (3 hours)
- MATH 4345 Numerical Methods (3 hours)
- MATH 4322 Discrete Modeling II (3 hours)
- MATH 4400 Directed Study
- MATH 4490 Special Topics in Mathematics
- MATH 3398 Internship
INTERDISCIPLINARY ELECTIVES (21 hours)
- Overflow from lower division major requirement for CSIS 1301 (1 hour)
- Other Interdisciplinary Electives (20 hours)
The interdisciplinary electives will be selected from courses in the sciences, computer science, business and education based upon an individual student's interests and career goals. Approval of a faculty advisor and the Mathematics Department Chair will be required in determining allowable selections. At least 15 hours must be taken at the upper level (3000 or above) and at least three hours in computer science (above CSIS 1301) must be taken.
FREE ELECTIVES (12 hours)
- Any course in the University curriculum

^* Precalculus (MATH 1113) and Calculus I (MATH 1190) must be taken in General Education Core.
¹ Under lower division major requirements, Guided Electives will be selected from among freshman and sophomore level courses in the science, business, and education based upon student interests and career goals and requiring the approval of a faculty advisor and the Mathematics Department Chair. Students who do not place directly into CSIS 1301 will take CSIS 1001 as one of these electives.

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