Mathematics B.A.
Program Features
40 semester hours
The Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics is a rigorous introduction to the discipline of mathematics. Students in this program will be exposed to both applied and theoretical mathematical ideas. This program prepares students to enter graduate school for further study or to seek employment in fields that value people with well-honed quantitative and problem-solving skills.
Required courses:
and two math courses numbered 300 or higher
except:
| MATH 351 | Modern Geometry | 3 credits |
| MATH 430 | History Of Mathematics | 3 credits |
| MATH 431 | Teaching Mathematics Using Technology | 3 credits |
| MATH 486 | Field Experience & Internship | 3 credits |
| MATH 499 | Student Teaching Internship | 1 credits |
Co-requisite course:
| CPSC 111 | GE: Introduction to Computer Programming and Problem Solving | 4 credits |
| | Foreign Language Competency Requirement | |
Additional requirements:
Program Curriculum Plan
(Subject to change by the university without notice)
NOTE: These suggested schedules assume eight semesters of attendance, beginning in a fall semester, and normal progress. Students should consult with their adviser to determine the best sequence of mathematics courses. Some courses are offered only in fall semesters (MATH 421) and others are only offered in the spring semester (MATH 341 and 425). Some electives are offered only once every year or once every two years, so prior planning is important.
Freshman Year
Fall
| MATH 140 | GE: Calculus I | 4 credits |
| | Or | |
| MATH 135 | GE: Pre-Calculus | 3 credits |
| | | |
| ENGL 103 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| | Foreign Language I | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-16 |
Spring
| MATH 141 | GE: Calculus II | 4 credits |
| | Or | |
| MATH 140 | GE: Calculus I | 4 credits |
| | | |
| CPSC 130 | GE: Intro to Computer Prog I | 3 credits |
| | Foreign Language II | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | Fitness Elective | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Sophomore Year
Fall
| MATH 220 | Discrete Mathematical Structures | 3 credits |
| | | |
| MATH 240 | Multivariate Calculus | 4 credits |
| | Or | |
| MATH 141 | GE: Calculus II | 4 credits |
| | | |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring
| MATH 240 | Multivariate Calculus | 4 credits |
| MATH 320 | Linear Algebra | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Junior Year
Fall
| MATH 311 | Statistics I | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| MATH 341 | Differential Equations | 3 credits |
| MATH 425 | Introduction to Mathematical Modeling | 3 credits |
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Senior Year
Fall
| MATH 421 | Abstract Algebra | 3 credits |
| | Math Elective | 3 credits |
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| | Math Elective | 3 credits |
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| | Math Elective | 3 credits |
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Total Credit Hours: 120-121
For more information, contact the department by calling 570-422-3447 or by email at mathdept@esu.edu. For assistance or special accommodations, call 570-422-3954.