Mathematics B.S. Degree with Concentration in Mathematical Structures and Applications

The course offerings for the Bachelor of Science degrees prepare students who are interested in a specific mathematical field or are interested in continuing on to graduate school.

The B.S. in Mathematics with a Concentration in Mathematical Structures and Applications provides upper-level electives designed to prepare students for graduate school or for careers requiring more advanced analytical skills.

Students should consult with their faculty advisor and use the Degree Evaluation tool to receive an accurate assessment regarding fulfillment of graduation requirements. All major requirements are in addition to the LAC requirements.

Note: Students must earn a C or better in all math courses numbered 300 or higher OR a C+ average in all such courses.

Mathematics Prerequisites

MAT 155/P Precalculus – 4 or 5 credits

Curriculum Grid

Required Core Courses for All Concentrations (26 Credits)

MAT 230 Discrete Structures – 3 credits
MAT 243* Calculus I with Technology – 4 credits
MAT 244 Calculus II with Technology – 4 credits
MAT 310 Applied Linear Algebra – 3 credits
MAT 315** Applied Probability and Statistics – 4 credits
MAT 340 Calculus III with Technology – 4 credits
MAT 420*** Real Analysis I – 4 credits

* meets LAC Tier I Mathematics requirement
** meets LAC Tier II Applied Information Technology & Stage 2 University Writing requirements
*** meets Stage 3 University Writing requirement

Required Courses for a Concentration in Mathematical Structures and Applications (B.S.) (15 credits)

MAT 320 Number Theory – 3 credits
MAT 380 Geometry – 3 credits
MAT 400 Abstract Algebra – 3 credits
MAT 421* Real Analysis II – 3 credits
CSC 202 Introduction to Programming and Machine Intelligence or CSC 210 Computer Science and Programming I – 3 credits

* meets LAC Tier III requirement

See Mathematics Major Degree Requirements

Concentration Electives (12 credits)

You must take four electives at least one from Category A and at least one from Category B.

Category A

MAT 355 Probability - 3 credits
An approved MAT 360 Topics in Mathematics course - 3 credits
MAT 371 Explorations in Graph Theory - 3 credits
An approved MAT 374 Explorations in Topic course- 3 credits
MAT 390 Explorations in Knot Theory - 3 credits
MAT 422 Advanced Topics in Analysis - 3 credits
MAT 440 Topology - 3 credits
MAT 450 Complex Variables - 3 credits

Category B

MAT 341 Differential Equations - 3 credits
MAT 342 Explorations in Data Science - 3 credits
MAT 343 Explorations in Data Analytics - 3 credits
MAT 345 Optimization - 3 credits
MAT 350 Numerical Analysis - 3 credits
MAT 353 Introduction to Wavelets - 3 credits
MAT 355 Probability - 3 credits
MAT 356 Financial Mathematics - 3 credits
An approved MAT 360 Topics in Mathematics course - 3 credits
MAT 370 Operations Research - 3 credits
MAT 373 Explorations in Mathematical Biology - 3 credits
An approved MAT 374 Explorations in Topic course- 3 credits