| Department: | Department of Mathematics and Computer Sciences / College of Science and Engineering |
| Hours Required: | 120 |
| Categories: | Major, Undergraduate |
| Delivery: | On-Campus |
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. With a minor in education, students may meet the requirements to obtain an Arkansas teachers license for mathematics.
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 (Mathematics and physical science courses are included in the major.)
Mathematics – 37 hours
MATH 1525 Calculus I
MATH 1545 Calculus II
MATH 2033 Discrete Mathematics
MATH 2753 Linear Algebra
MATH 3063 Abstract Algebra
MATH 4003 College Geometry
MATH 4053 Higher Order Thinking in Mathematics
MATH 4073 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
MATH 4123 History of Mathematics
6 additional hours selected from:
MATH 3033 Differential Equations
MATH 3083 Principles of Analysis
MATH 4023 Point-Set Topology
MATH 4033 Introduction to Complex Variables
MATH 4043 Numerical Analysis
MATH 4613 Special Topics
Computer Science – 6 hours
CSCI 2103 Computer Science I
CSCI 2113 Computer Science II
Physics – 8 hours
PHYS 2003/2001 College Physics I/Lab
PHYS 2103/2101 College Physics II/Lab
or
PHYS 2203/2201 University Physics I/Lab
PHYS 2213/2211 University Physics II/Lab
Education – 30 hours
EDUC 2000 Educational Field Experience, Level I Lab
EDUC 2003 Introduction to Education and Field Experience, Level I
EDUC 4043 Assessment, Evaluation, and Measurement
S ED 3003 The Secondary and Middle School Curricula
S ED 3113 Methods and Materials in Secondary and Middle School Mathematics and Sciences
S ED 4023 Supervised Field Experience Level II
SPED 4073 Survey of Exceptional Individuals
S ED 4006 Student Teaching in the Secondary School I
S ED 4103 Student Teaching in the Secondary School II
EDUC 4003 Student Teaching Seminar
Other Requirements – 6 hours
Six hours of unrestricted electives
Minor Requirements:
Education – 30 hours
EDUC 2000 Educational Field Experience, Level I Lab
EDUC 2003 Introduction to Education and Field Experience, Level I
EDUC 4043 Assessment, Evaluation, and Measurement
S ED 3003 The Secondary and Middle School Curricula
S ED 3113 Methods and Materials in Secondary and Middle School Mathematics and Sciences
S ED 4023 Supervised Field Experience Level II
SPED 4073 Survey of Exceptional Individuals
S ED 4006 Student Teaching in the Secondary School I
S ED 4103 Student Teaching in the Secondary School II
EDUC 4003 Student Teaching Seminar
Optional Teaching Certification is part of this major/minor
