Bachelor’s Degree (B.A./B.S.) in Mathematics
EXPONENTIALLY GROW YOUR SKILLS
The Mathematics and Physics Department helps students understand mathematical language and ideas, which will promote abstract reasoning and quantitative literacy. We also strive to give our students an appreciation of the fundamental laws that reflect the order and beauty of the physical world. Since an understanding of Mathematics and Physics is crucial in assessing many of the issues facing the world today, a Major in Mathematics will provide critical analysis tools to help you participate in public discourse as a responsible citizen and to promote the common good.
Possible career paths:
Mathematician, researcher, medical professional
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$69k
Average Salary For Mathematics Majors
Curriculum
In addition to the specific requirements listed in the section below, all students at the Abbey are required to earn credits in our core liberal arts curriculum.
B.A. in Mathematics
To be eligible for acceptance into the degree program, the student must have completed MA 201, and must have earned a grade of “C” or better. In addition to the other Core Curriculum requirements, the following are specific core requirements:
MA 152: Trigonometry (or demonstrated proficiency in the subject)
Major Requirements:
MA 201: Calculus I
MA 202: Calculus II
MA 203: Calculus III
MA 208: Statistics
MA 222: Discrete Mathematics
MA 311: Elementary Linear Algebra
MA 321: Differential Equations
MA 419: Modern Algebra
MA 430: Real Analysis
MA 490: Senior Seminar I
Any one of the following:
MA 235: History of Mathematics
MA 305: Advanced Statistics
MA 335: Advanced Calculus
MA 340: Numerical Analysis
MA 350: Probability
MA 405: Topology
MA 410: Elementary Number Theory
MA 415: Partial Differential Equations
MA 491: Senior Seminar II
CS 234: Introduction to C++
CS 325: Logic and Algorithms
Other Courses:
General Elective hours (33-36 hours)
Note: Although an internship is not required, it is strongly recommended.
*It is the student’s responsibility to verify that all degree requirements for graduation are fulfilled.
B.S. in Mathematics
To be eligible for acceptance into the degree program, the student must have completed MA 201, and must have earned a grade of “C” or better. In addition to the other Core Curriculum requirements, the following are specific core requirements:
MA 152: Trigonometry (or demonstrated proficiency in the subject)
Major Requirements:
MA 201: Calculus I
MA 202: Calculus II
MA 203: Calculus III
MA 208: Statistics
MA 222: Discrete Mathematics
MA 311: Elementary Linear Algebra
MA 321: Differential Equations
MA 419: Modern Algebra
MA 430: Real Analysis
MA 490: Senior Seminar I
MA 491: Senior Seminar II
CS 234: Introduction to C++
Any two from among the following:
MA 235: History of Mathematics
MA 305: Advanced Statistics
MA 335: Advanced Calculus
MA 340: Numerical Analysis
MA 350: Probability
MA 405: Topology
MA 410: Elementary Number Theory
MA 415: Partial Differential Equations
MA 420: Geometry
MA 435: Complex Analysis
CS 325: Logic and Algorithms
Other Courses:
Students complete one of the following course combinations to meet the remainder of the 120 hours required for the degree:
PY 201 with PY 202 and 22-25 hours of General Electives
CH 105 and CH 106 with 22-25 hours of General Electives
Two lab-based Biology courses at the 200 level or higher with 22-25 hours of General Electives
CS 201 and CS 234 with 23-26 hours of General Electives
Note: Although an internship is not required, it is strongly recommended.
*It is the student’s responsibility to verify that all degree requirements for graduation are fulfilled.
Challenging classes such as real analysis, linear and abstract algebra, calculus, and differential geometry
Explore other math-related concepts in two semesters of chemistry, biology, physics, or computer science
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