Programs of
Study
Mathematics
Faculty
Jakub S. Jasinski, Ph.D., Chair
Maureen T. Carroll, Ph.D.
Steven T. Dougherty, Ph.D.
Anthony P. Ferzola, Ph.D.
Jennifer Franko, Ph.D.
John J. Levko, S.J., Ph.D.
Kenneth G. Monks, Ph.D.
Jerry R. Muir Jr., Ph.D.
Stacey Muir, Ph.D.
Masood Otarod, Sc.D.
Krzysztof Plotka, Ph.D.
Thomas A. Shimkus, Ph.D.
Zhongcheng Xiong, Ph.D.
Overview
The Mathematics program balances algebra vs. analysis in its basic courses and pure vs. applied mathematics (including probability and statistics) in its advanced courses. Supporting courses balance traditional physics with contemporary computer science. Graduates have great flexibility: some continue study in mathematics or related fields, some teach, some become actuaries and some work in jobs which vary from programming to management. A student chapter of the Mathematical Association of America encourages early professionalism.
Minor in Mathematics
The Mathematics minor must include MATH 114, 221, 222, and 351 and two additional electives chosen from Mathematics courses numbered over 300 or PHYS 350.
Mathematics Curriculum |
| Dept. and
No. |
|
Descriptive Title of
Course |
Credits |
|
|
|
|
FIRST YEAR |
FALL |
SPRING |
| MAJOR (GE QUAN) |
 |
MATH 114–221 |
|
Calculus I - II |
4 |
4 |
| COGNATE |
|
CMPS 134 |
|
Computer Science I |
3 |
|
| GE C/IL |
|
C/IL 102 |
|
Computing & Information Literacy |
|
3 |
| GE WRTG-SPCH |
|
WRTG 107 - COMM 100
|
|
Composition - Public
Speaking |
3 |
3 |
| GE PHIL-T/RS |
|
PHIL 120 - T/RS 121 |
|
Intro. to Philosophy -
Theology I |
3 |
3 |
| GE HUMN |
|
HUMN ELECT |
|
Humanities Electives |
3 |
3 |
| GE FSEM |
|
INTD 100 |
|
Freshman Seminar |
1 |
|
| GE PHED |
|
PHED ELECT |
|
Physical Education |
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
17 |
17 |
|
|
|
|
SECOND YEAR |
|
|
| MAJOR |
|
MATH 222–299 |
|
Calculus III–Intro. to Math. Proof |
4 |
4 |
| MAJOR |
|
MATH 351 |
|
Linear Algebra |
|
3 |
| COGNATE (GE NSCI) |
|
PHYS 140-141 |
|
Elements of Physics I-II |
4 |
4 |
| GE S/BH |
|
S/BH ELECT |
|
Social/Behavioral
Electives |
3 |
3 |
| GE PHIL-T/RS |
|
PHIL 210 - T/RS 122 |
|
Ethics - Theology II |
3 |
3 |
| COGNATE |
|
COGNATE ELECT 2 |
|
Cognate Elective |
3 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
17 |
17 |
|
|
|
|
THIRD YEAR |
|
|
| MAJOR |
|
MATH 446 - ELECT |
|
Real Analysis I -
Elective |
3 |
3 |
| MAJOR |
|
MATH 448 - ELECT |
|
Modern Algebra I -
Elective |
3 |
3 |
| COGNATE |
|
COGNATE ELECT 2 |
|
Cognate Electives |
3 |
3 |
| GE HUMN |
|
HUMN ELECT |
|
Humanities Electives |
3 |
3 |
| GE ELECT |
|
FREE ELECT |
|
Free Electives |
3 |
3 |
| GE PHED |
|
PHED ELECT |
|
Physical Education |
1 |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
16 |
16 |
|
|
|
|
FOURTH YEAR |
|
|
| MAJOR |
|
MATH ELECT 1 |
|
Mathematics Electives |
9 |
6 |
| COGNATE |
|
COGNATE ELECT 2 |
|
Cognate Electives |
3 |
3 |
| GE PHIL-T/RS |
|
PHIL or T/RS ELECT |
|
Philosophy or T/RS
Elective |
|
3 |
| GE ELECT |
|
ELECT |
|
Free Electives |
3 |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
15 |
15 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total:
130 Credits |
1 Electives for Mathematics majors: Major electives are selected from Mathematics courses numbered above MATH 300; also PHYS 350, PHYS 351, CMPS 362 or CMPS 364. A student must select as an elective at least one of MATH 447 or 449, and at least one course from each of the following three sets: (1) Analysis Set: MATH 447, MATH 460, MATH 461; (2) Algebra/Geometry Set: MATH 345, MATH 346, MATH 449; (3) Applied Set: MATH 310, MATH 341, MATH 360, MATH 361. Most Mathematics electives are offered every other year. Check with the department chair for the current schedule.
2 Cognate electives must be used to complete a minor, a concentration, a second major, secondary-education certification, or a package of courses pre-approved by the department.
The results of the placement tests administered during freshman orientation assist students and their advisors in choosing the proper beginning-level mathematics sequence and the proper entry-level within that sequence. If a course is a prerequisite for a second course, directly or indirectly, and a student receives credit for the second course then that student will not be allowed to register for the prerequisite course. Mathematics majors are required to take the Math Major Field Test in order to graduate. |
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