Mathematics Major BA

The mathematics program provides a solid foundation in mathematics and statistics’ theoretical and applied aspects of mathematics necessary for various professional careers. The flexibility within the third and fourth years enables mathematics majors to concentrate on areas of their interest. Students can choose curricula emphasizing mathematics’ role, which will be critical to them later. The program prepares a major for many different careers, including actuarial science, algorithm design, computer information systems, data science, economics, education, finance, government, law, insurance, manufacturing, medicine, psychology, scientific computing, software development, public health, and consulting, marketing, and statistics.

In addition to the required mathematics core courses, including Math US 5A and 5B, students must take 9 credits of Mathematics electives at the 300 level or higher.

All math courses counting for the major must be completed with a C- or higher.

You can find detailed info regarding the mathematics program at the site http://www.umassd.edu/cas/math/undergraduate-programs/.

Required Core Courses

MTH 151 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MTH 152 - Calculus II Credits: 4
MTH 181 - Discrete Mathematics I Credits: 3
MTH 182 - Discrete Mathematics II Credits: 3
MTH 280 - Introduction to Scientific Computation Credits: 3
MTH 211 - Analy Geom & Calc III Credits: 4
MTH 212 - Differential Equation Credits: 3
MTH 221 - Linear Algebra Credits: 3
MTH 311 - Introductory Real Analysis I Credits: 3
MTH 312 - Introductory Real Analysis II Credits: 3
MTH 421 - Complex Analysis Credits: 3 (US 5A)
MTH 441 - Modern Algebra I Credits: 3

Mathematics Electives

Nine (9) credits required from the following:

MTH 302 - Theory of Numbers Credits: 3
MTH 331 - Probability Credits: 3
MTH 332 - Mathematical Statistics Credits: 3
MTH 333 - Statistical Computing Credits: 3.00
MTH 353 - Applied Linear Algebra Credits: 3
MTH 361 - Numerical Analysis I Credits: 3
MTH 362 - Numerical Analysis II Credits: 3
MTH 420 - High Performance Scientific Computing Credits: 3
MTH 431 - Applied Statistical Investigation Credits: 3.00
MTH 432 - Applied Statistical Consulting Credits: 3
MTH 440 - Mathematical & Computational Consulting Credits: 3
MTH 451 - Differential Geometry Credits: 3 (US 5A)
MTH 461 - Elementary Topology Credits: 3
MTH 463 - Math Modeling Credits: 3
MTH 465 - Small World Networks Credits: 3 (US 5B)
MTH 471 - Partial Differential Equation Credits: 3
MTH 472 - Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations Credits: 3
MTH 473 - Numerical Linear Algebra Credits: 3
MTH 474 - Numerical Optimization Credits: 3
MTH 475 - Advanced Numerical Methods for PDEs Credits: 3
MTH 499 - Selected Topics In Math Credits: 3

Additional Requirements

The mathematics BA degree is designed for students seeking a well-rounded academic experience and the successful completion of the degree also requires:

PHY 113 (Classical Physics I) and PHY 114 (Classical Physics II)
3 credits of a science elective at the level taken by majors, in addition to PHY 113 and PHY 114
ENL 101 (Critical Reading & Writing I) & ENL 102 (Critical Reading & Writing II)
Foreign Language coursework through 202-level
6 credits of literature
9 credits of Humanities (no more than 6 in one department)
12 credits of Social Science (no more than 6 in one department)

Students must complete 30 credits at the 300 level or higher; these courses include Math, Technical, and Science electives. A student must also complete the College Studies and University Studies requirements for their degree.

You can find detailed info regarding the University Studies at the site https://www.umassd.edu/universitystudies/.

Mathematics Major BA

Required Core Courses

Mathematics Electives

Additional Requirements

Total credits: 120