| Department: | Department of Mathematics and Computer Sciences / College of Science and Engineering |
| Hours Required: | 120 |
| Categories: | Major, Minor, Undergraduate |
| Delivery: | On-Campus |
Studying mathematics not only opens the door to great career opportunities, but also enhances problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills. Math majors could work for NASA, the CIA, the FBI, or many private corporations. Courses in the mathematics degree program are offered in person by our highly qualified faculty. The curriculum adheres to the standards of the Mathematical Association of America and relates to students interested in professional or graduate programs.
Careers
A degree in mathematics opens the door for a variety of career options or graduate school programs. Career options might include actuary, statistician, industrial mathematician, applied mathematician, or mathematics educator.
About SAU Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. We offer a wide variety of courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Such courses are designed to meet the needs of general education and to serve the needs of other majors.
Learning Goals
- Our graduates communicate effectively.
- Our graduates make ethical decisions related to the use of mathematics.
- Our graduates use technology effectively.
- Our graduates demonstrate the mathematics knowledge and analytical skills that are required for careers in the field of mathematics.
The Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics requires a total of 120 hours. A few of the courses in this program include the following:
- Calculus (I-III)
- Linear Algebra
- Differential Equations
- Principles of Analysis
- Higher Order Thinking in Mathematics
- Abstract Algebra
University Requirement (2 Hours)
- GSTD 1002 – Freshman Seminar
General Education (28 Hours)
Click here to see the General Education Curriculum
(7 hours of mathematics and physical science general education requirements are included in the major.)
Mathematics (49 Hours)
- MATH 1525 – Calculus I
- MATH 1545 – Calculus II
- MATH 2033 – Discrete Mathematics
- MATH 2563 – Calculus III
- MATH 2753 – Linear Algebra
- MATH 3033 – Differential Equations
- MATH 3043 – Applied Probability and Statistics I
- MATH 3063 – Abstract Algebra
- MATH 3083 – Principles of Analysis
- MATH 3143 – Applied Probability and Statistics II
- MATH 4003 – College Geometry
- MATH 4033 – Introduction to Complex Variables
- MATH 4043 – Numerical Analysis
- MATH 4533 – Statistical Methods
Select 3 hours from the following:
- MATH 4023 – Point-Set Topology
- MATH 4123 – History of Mathematics
- MATH 4613 – Special Topics in Mathematics
Physical Science (8 Hours)
Select one of the following 8-hour course sequences:
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CHEM 1023 – University Chemistry I and CHEM 1021 – University Chemistry I Lab
CHEM 1123 – University Chemistry II and CHEM 1121 – University Chemistry II Lab -
PHYS 2203 – University Physics I and PHYS 2201 – University Physics I Lab
PHYS 2213 – University Physics II and PHYS 2211 – University Physics II Lab
Computer Science (8 Hours)
- CSCI 2103 – Computer Science I and CSCI 2101 – Computer Science I Lab
- CSCI 2113 – Computer Science II and CSCI 2111 – Computer Science II Lab
Other Requirements (3 Hours)
- ENGL 3023 – Technical Writing
Unrestricted Electives (22 Hours)
Completion of remaining hours to total 120 hours (including 40 upper-level hours) as approved by the advisor. MATH/CSCI/DSCI courses are recommended.
Total Hours – 120
Minor Requirements:
Minor in Mathematics – 19 hours
MATH 1525(1) Calculus I
MATH 1545 Calculus II
MATH 2753 Linear Algebra
6 hours selected from the following:
MATH 3033 Differential Equations
MATH 3063 Abstract Algebra
MATH 3083 Principles of Analysis
MATH 4003 College Geometry
MATH 4023 Point-Set Topology
MATH 4033 Introduction to Complex Variables
MATH 4043 (2) Numerical Analysis
MATH 4073 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
MATH 4123 History of Mathematics
MATH 4613 Special Topics
