Degree: Bachelor of Science (BS)
Major: Mathematics

Program Overview

All undergraduate degrees in the department are based on a four-course sequence in calculus and differential equations and have a computational component. The mathematics and applied mathematics degrees all require further mathematics courses in analysis and algebra. The statistics degrees all require a further statistics core.  The applied mathematics program has a four-course professional core requirement to promote the understanding of how mathematics is applied in other fields. There are additional requirements particular to each degree program, including technical electives in the major. Each degree program requires a minimum of 120 credit hours. 

The bachelor of science in mathematics differs from the bachelor of arts by requiring more hours in the major (although the same total hours for  the degree. The extra requirements are both in additional mathematics technical electives, and in coursework in the sciences.

Undergraduate Policies

For undergraduate policies and procedures, please review the Office of Undergraduate Studies section of the General Bulletin.

Accelerated Master's Programs

Undergraduate students may participate in accelerated programs toward graduate or professional degrees. For more information and details of the policies and procedures related to accelerated studies, please visit the Office of Undergraduate Studies section of the General Bulletin.

Program Requirements

Students seeking to complete this major and degree program must meet the general requirements for bachelor's degrees and the general requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences. Students completing this program as a secondary major while completing another undergraduate degree program do not need to satisfy the latter set of requirements.

The BS degree in mathematics requires at least 50 hours of mathematics courses and at least 17 hours in basic science. The specific requirements are as follows:

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No more than 9 hours may be from outside the department.

In addition to the major requirements above, students must satisfy various university and college requirements.