Program Description
The Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics degree hones students' analytical and problem-solving skills while building their understanding of mathematical theories and applications.
Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)
Curriculum
| Course | Credits |
| General Education Courses | 42 |
| Building a Sense of Community UNI 100 First-Year Seminar |
1 |
| Composition ENG 101 English Composition I |
3 |
| Public Speaking Any Public Speaking Course |
3 |
| Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy MAT 215 Statistics OR MAT 225 Business Statistics (recommended) |
3 |
| Health and Wellness Any Health and Wellness Course |
3 |
| Technological Literacy Any Technological Literacy |
3 |
| Humanities PHI 311 Formal Logic |
3 |
| Fine Arts Any Fine Arts Course |
3 |
| Natural Sciences CHE 101 General Chemistry I OR PHY 101 College Physics I |
4 |
| Social Sciences Any Social Sciences Course |
3 |
General Education Options
|
13 |
| Required Major Courses | 30 |
| MAT 272 Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT 281 Calculus I | 3 |
| MAT 282 Calculus II | 3 |
| MAT 341 Linear Algebra I | 3 |
| MAT 351 Abstract Algebra I | 3 |
| MAT 381 Calculus III | 3 |
| MAT 382 Calculus IV | 3 |
| MAT 400 Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
| MAT 461 Statistical Analysis I | 3 |
| MAT 406 Differential Equations | 3 |
| Related Electives | 12 |
MAT Category I (select one):
|
3 |
MAT Category II (select two):
|
6 |
MAT Category III (select one):
|
3 |
| Approved Minor* | 18 to 21 |
| Free Electives | 15 to 18 |
| Total | 120 |
Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
- Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any MAT Special Experience Course
- Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): MAT 400 Mathematical Modeling AND MAT 461 Statistical Analysis I
- Laboratory Course (1 course required): CHE 102 General Chemistry II OR PHY 102 College Physics II
* Must declare minor with the dean of the Eberly College of Science and Technology.
Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Program
An accelerated bachelor's-to-master's (B.A. in Mathematics to PSM in Applied Math) program is also available to undergraduate students who qualify. Curriculum requirements are listed under the "Accelerated Programs" section of this catalog.
Program Webpage
https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/mathematics/index.aspx