Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Mathematics may be considered as both a science and an art. It is, in essence, the science of abstract structures or orders, investigated by logical reasoning. In the attempt to capture its intuitions, mathematics is guided by, among other things, a sense of the aesthetic; and in its attempt to reflect the abstract in the concrete, it creates symbolic patterns that partake of art. Mathematics also serves as a resource of tools for science and technology.

Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics The major in Mathematics has two available areas of concentration. The following 17 semester hours core courses are required of both areas:

• Mathematics 196 - Calculus I
• Mathematics 201 - Calculus II
• Mathematics 205 - The Language of Mathematics
• Mathematics 312 - Linear Algebra
• Mathematics 313 - Algebraic Structures

An academic minor is not required, but may be taken as an option.

The Mathematics major requires 39 semester hours of Mathematics. In addition to the core courses, this includes the following 22 semester hours of:

• Mathematics 202 - Calculus III
• Mathematics 315 - Introduction to Analysis
• Mathematics 31X
• Mathematics 39X

And nine semester hours chosen from (no more than 6 of these hours may be at the 100 level):

• Mathematics 104 - Logic
• Mathematics 136 - Discrete Mathematics
• Mathematics 180 - Statistics
• Mathematics 300 level courses

The Teaching of Mathematics in Secondary Schools Specialization serves as a partial fulfillment of the requirement for certification in secondary school teaching. The requirement consists of 37 semester hours of mathematics. In addition to the core courses, this includes the following 20 semester hours:

• Mathematics 195 - Precalculus
• Mathematics 110 - Geometry Concepts
• Mathematics 136 - Discrete Mathematics
• Mathematics 180 - Statistics
• Mathematics 303 - College Geometry
• Mathematics 200 level or above course - 3 hours

Additional requirements are:

Computer Science 101 - Introduction to Computer Science

Physics 251 - Physics I

For other educational requirements for West Virginia certification, refer to listing under education. Highly recommended, but not required, are Mathematics 202 - Calculus III and Mathematics 304 - Differential Equations.

Minor in Mathematics

The requirements for a minor in mathematics consist of 18 semester hours including:

• Mathematics 196 - Calculus I
• Mathematics 201 - Calculus II
• Mathematics 312 - Linear Algebra

In additions, seven hours of mathematics electives (no more than six of these hours may be at the 100 level) chosen from:

• Mathematics 104 - Logic
• Mathematics 136 - Discrete Mathematics
• Mathematics 180 - Statistics
• Mathematics 202 or higher

Minor in Physics

The requirements for a minor in Physics consist of 17 semester hours of Physics including:

• Physics 251 - Physics I
• Physics 252 - Physics II

In addition, nine semester hours of elective Physics courses numbered 260 or above.

Additional requirements are:

• Math 196 - Calculus I
• Math 201 - Calculus II
• Two courses chosen from:
  • Math 202 - Calculus III
  • Math 304 - Differential Equations
  • Math 312 - Linear Algebra