Mathematics Major

The department offers the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree and the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in mathematics. The mathematics requirements for the two degrees are identical; the difference between them is the number of science credits that are required (see B.A., B.S.)

Each course offered by the Mathematics Department is also designed to provide one or more of the following:

• part of the mathematical component of a liberal education
• the mathematical tools needed by students in business, computer science, education, engineering, and the biological, physical, and social sciences
• training beyond the introductory level in the major areas of pure and applied mathematics

Mathematics Minor

A minor in mathematics consists of 24 credits in mathematics, including:

• MTH 181 Calculus I
• MTH 182 Calculus II
• 8 credits chosen from among:
  • MTH 220 Discrete Mathematics
  • MTH 281 Multivariable Calculus
  • MTH 283 Multivariable Calculus for Engineers
  • MTH 284 Matrices for Engineers
  • MTH 286 Introduction to Differential Equations
  • MTH 288 Linear Algebra
     
    Note: MTH 281 and MTH 283 may not both be used.
     
    MTH 284 and MTH 288 may not both be used.

The remaining 8 credits must be in mathematics courses numbered 300 or above, excluding MTH 326, MTH 327, MTH 328, MTH 329 and MTH 330.

Secondary Teacher Licensure

Students have the option of a single field licensure in mathematics. This licensure program requires coursework from the College of Science and the College of Education and Human Services. Contact the Mathematics adviser for required science courses. Contact the Education Student Service Center for the education courses required for licensure or for information on the requirements for Post-Baccalaureate Secondary Teacher Licensure (216-687-4625 or Rhodes Tower 1401).