Mathematics, B.A.

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics is a traditional degree in mathematics. Most students choose this degree in order to prepare for a career as a mathematics teacher or to prepare for a graduate program in pure mathematics.

General Requirements:

  • Completion of at least 42 hours of required mathematics courses
  • A minimum 2.0 on each required mathematics course
  • A minimum CU cumulative GPA of 2.0
  • An Exit Interview with the Mathematics department is required prior to graduation.

Departmental Goal

  • Prepare students for employment or graduate study in a subject related to mathematics

Learning Outcomes, Mathematics, BA

  • Be able to apply both theoretical and computational techniques to the solution of mathematical problems.
  • Be able to comprehend, formulate and produce mathematical proof.
  • Be able to communicate correct mathematical content in both written and oral form.
  • Be able to understand a broad array of interconnected concepts within mathematics.

Math Course Requirements- 42 Credit Hours

  • MATH 1350 - Calculus I, (4ch)
  • MATH 1360 - Calculus II, (4ch)
  • MATH 2350 - Calculus III, (4ch)
  • MATH 2150 - Discrete Math (3ch)
  • MATH 3100 - Statistics for the Sciences (3ch) or  MATH 3810 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3ch)
  • MATH 3130 - Introduction to Linear Algebra (3ch)
  • MATH 3400 - Introduction to Differential Equations(3ch)
  • MATH 4140 - Modern Algebra I (3ch)
  • MATH 4310 - Modern Analysis I (3ch)
  • MATH 4480 - Mathematical Modeling (3ch) or MATH 4850 - Stochastic Modeling (3ch)
  • Mathematics Electives (numbered 3100 or higher) - (9 ch)

LAS General Education Requirements for Math BA Students

Humanities: Mathematics BA students should include

  • PHIL 3440 - Symbolic Logic in their selection of Humanities area general education courses.

Natural Sciences: Mathematics BA students should select from the LAS Natural Sciences area general education courses.

Social Sciences:  Mathematics BA students should select from the LAS Social Sciences area general education courses.

Writing Requirements:  Mathematics BA students should complete:

  • ENGL 1310 - Rhetoric and Writing I and
  • ENGL 1410 - Rhetoric and Writing II

Free Electives:  Mathematics BA students should take a number of courses in computer science to prepare them for the various career options in mathematics. Foreign languages are encouraged for students interested in research.