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May 16, 2023 By bacw Leave a Comment

The Breakdown of the Mathematics Major

Author: The Crusader Staff Writer Tim Shar

Want to understand the beauty of the world around you and challenge yourself through mathematical formulas to understand this beauty? Belmont Abbey College Mathematics Major will provide you with critical analysis tools to help you understand the beauty of the physical world, such as the U.S. Capitol’s dome and the Gateway Arc.

Not only will it help you understand the physical world, but it will also help you develop analytical skills, such as critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. In math classes, you will learn to break down a complicated problem into a series of manageable steps and solve the problem step by step. For example, math classes such as Discrete Math and Real Analysis will help you with your reasoning skills and teach you to analyze problems. The math courses offered here at the Abbey also provide great opportunities for you to minor in Computer Science and a concentration in Physics since many of the classes overlap

Note that not every class is offered every semester:

B.A. in Mathematics

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)

B.S. In Mathematics

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: Advance 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 235: Logic and Algorithms

Other Courses: Students need to 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 Elective

With a mathematics major, I am able to pursue a minor in Computer Science and a concentration in Physics. With a math degree, I plan to go into teaching and then into Architecture. Besides pursuing a career in education and architecture, you can also pursue a career in Accounting, Data Analyst, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, and many other careers.

This article was originally posted in the Spring 2023, Issue 3 of The Crusader Newspaper. Download the full issue here.

May 16, 2023 By bacw Leave a Comment

Biology Major

Author: The Crusader Staff Writer Christina Villanueva

The biology department is constantly striving to have a wider scope of subjects for new students and keep a rigorous course load. In the science building there is always a lot going on, from mixing chemical components to dissecting a sheep’s brain. While this can be sometimes overwhelming for new students pursuing a science degree, there is more to the biology department than just the building.

For a new biology major, a biology major sounds intriguing as well as demanding, and this is nothing but correct. From freshman year biology 101 to a senior anatomy class, the professors make sure the student is ready for any profession or graduate school the student might want to pursue. Accompanied with the lecture classes are laboratories once a week, this provides a hands on experience to apply the knowledge learned in lecture. There is also a wide range of classes so students can expand their interest in science. There are classes like ecology and environmental science to learn about the natural world. Some of my favorite classes included parasitology and embryology to understand life on a microscopic level and then apply it in relation to epidemiology.

With all of these levels of classes, there must be a support team of professors in charge of it all. The professors and advisors in the biology department are one of a kind. They are focused on the students learning to make sure they understand all the material. They make themselves available for students to ask questions as well as having a small class size so a student does not feel lost. They are also experts in their field giving them a wide range of knowledge in the classes they are teaching. With this combined effort of the professors as advisors and educators, students graduating from a field in biology will be fully prepared for the future after the Abbey. If interested in learning more about the biology department, contact the Chair Dr. Ayala at heatherayala@bac.edu.

This article was originally posted in the Spring 2023, Issue 3 of The Crusader Newspaper. Download the full issue here.

May 15, 2023 By radefolaju Leave a Comment

The Influence of Age and Political Ideology on the Justifiability of the Death Penalty

In April 2023, Belmont Abbey College students participated in the 2nd Annual Undergraduate Research Conference. Click here for a complete list of participants.

Psychology Major, Paige D’Agostin, presented his research on the topic, The Influence of Age and Political Ideology on the Justifiability of the Death Penalty. See her full presentation below.

May 13, 2023 By radefolaju Leave a Comment

Edge Coloring Disjoint Edges on Geometric Complete Graphs

In April 2023, Belmont Abbey College students participated in the 2nd Annual Undergraduate Research Conference. Click here for a complete list of participants.

Math Major, Adonis Johnson, presented his research on the topic, Edge Coloring Disjoint Edges on Geometric Complete Graphs. See his full presentation below.

May 12, 2023 By radefolaju Leave a Comment

The Role of Attachment in Treating Partner-Violent Men

In April 2023, Belmont Abbey College students participated in the 2nd Annual Undergraduate Research Conference. Click here for a complete list of participants.

Psychology Major, Writing Minor, Amanda Johnson, presented her research on the topic, The Role of Attachment in Treating Partner-Violent Men. See her full presentation below.