B.A. in Mathematics
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Academic Foundations | ||
| First Year Experience requirement | 4 | |
| English Composition requirement | 6-7 | |
| Mathematics requirement | 3-4 | |
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Ethics requirement | 3 | |
| Distributed Disciplinary Foundations | ||
| Science requirement | 6-8 | |
| Behavioral & Social Science requirement | 6 | |
| Humanities requirement | 6 | |
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| University Requirements | ||
| Writing Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Speaking Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| Language/Culture requirement | 0-15 | |
Demonstrating language proficiency through the intermediate level (202). | ||
| Capstone requirement | 1-15 | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| MAT 161 | Calculus I 1 | 4 |
| MAT 162 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MAT 200 | The Nature of Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT 261 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MAT 311 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MAT 411 | Algebra I | 3 |
| MAT 421 | Mathematical Statistics I | 3 |
| MAT 441 | Real Analysis I | 3 |
| Mathematics Electives | ||
| Five (5) upper-division (300 level or higher) mathematics courses, at least one in each of the three areas below. | 15 | |
Algebra Elective | ||
| Combinatorics and Graph Theory | ||
| Algebra II | ||
| Theory of Numbers | ||
| Introduction to Cryptography | ||
Analysis Elective | ||
| Differential Equations | ||
| Topology | ||
| Real Analysis II | ||
| Applied Analysis I | ||
| Applied Analysis II | ||
| Complex Variables | ||
Applied Mathematics Elective | ||
| Numerical Analysis I | ||
| Differential Equations | ||
| Mathematics of Finance | ||
| Computer Algebra | ||
| Introduction to Cryptography | ||
| Mathematical Statistics II | ||
| Applied Probability | ||
| Numerical Analysis II | ||
| Introduction to Optimization Techniques | ||
| Mathematical Modeling | ||
| Fundamentals of Actuarial Science | ||
| Financial Calculus | ||
| Applied Statistics | ||
| In lieu of a minor, students may select 3 additional upper-division mathematics courses with approval of the advisor and department chair. | ||
| Related/Cognate Requirements | ||
| CSC 141 | Computer Science I 1 | 3 |
| PHY 170 | Physics I 1 | 4 |
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| MAT 480 | Capstone in Mathematics 2 | 3 |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 120 | |
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Satisfies general education requirement.
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This course fulfills the Capstone requirement and is also a Writing Emphasis and Speaking Emphasis course.
Accelerated B.A. in Mathematics to M.A. in Mathematics Program
Students may substitute up to 5 graduate courses for B.A. course requirements, subject to the following guidelines:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Algebra Elective | ||
| May be replaced by one of the following: | ||
| Linear Algebra | ||
| Theory of Numbers | ||
| Algebra I | ||
| Algebra II | ||
| Analysis Elective | ||
| May be replaced by one of the following: | ||
| Topology | ||
| Topics in Differential Equations | ||
| Real Analysis I | ||
| Real Analysis II | ||
| Applied Mathematics Elective | ||
| May be replaced by one of the following: | ||
| Mathematical Statistics I 1 | ||
| Industrial Mathematics - Continuous Models | ||
| Industrial Mathematics - Discrete Models | ||
| Operations Research | ||
| Stochastic Modeling | ||
| Scientific Computing | ||
| Industrial Practicum - Continuous Models | ||
| Mathematics Electives | ||
| May be replaced by any course from the three areas above or any of the following: | ||
| Discrete Mathematics & Graph Theory | ||
| Geometry I | ||
| Geometry II | ||
| Topics in Mathematics | ||
| Student Electives | ||
| May be replaced by any course from the four areas above or any other 500-level MAT, MTE, STA, or CSC course. | ||
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Or higher level STA course
Requirement of a Minor
Students in the B.A. degree program are required to complete either a minor or, with the approval of the student's advisor and the Department of Mathematics chairperson, an additional nine credit hours of upper-division mathematics. The discipline chosen for the minor will reflect a student's post-baccalaureate goals. The department recommends completing a minor in the natural sciences (astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, geology, and physics), computer science, economics, or finance, but other minors may be selected with the approval of the student's advisor and the mathematics chairperson.
All mathematics major courses must be passed with a C- or better.
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via myWCU regularly. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| MAT 161 | Calculus I | 4 |
| CSC 141 | Computer Science I | 3 |
| WRT 120 or WRT 123 |
Effective Writing I or Effective Writing with Supplemental Writing Workshop |
3 |
| FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 4 |
| Language 101 | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| MAT 162 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MAT 200 | The Nature of Mathematics | 3 |
| PHY 170 | Physics I | 4 |
| Language 102 | 3 | |
| Behavioral/Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| MAT 261 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MAT 311 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| WRT 2XX | 200-Level WRT Course | 3 |
| Language 201 | 3 | |
| JW Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Applied Mathematics Elective | 3 | |
| Minor Elective | 3 | |
| Arts Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Language 202 | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| MAT 411 | Algebra I | 3 |
| MAT 421 | Mathematical Statistics I | 3 |
| Minor Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| IS Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MAT 441 | Real Analysis I | 3 |
| MAT 480 | Capstone in Mathematics | 3 |
| Algebra Elective | 3 | |
| Minor Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| Analysis Elective | 3 | |
| Mathematics Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Minor Elective | 3 | |
| Ethics Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 1 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| Mathematics Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Minor Elective | 3 | |
| Minor Elective | 3 | |
| Behavioral/Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Any courses in mathematics with course numbers above 311, with the exception of those courses with a primary focus on teacher education or those courses restricted to students majoring in elementary education.
