Program: Mathematics (BA) - Slippery Rock University

College-Wide Requirements:

CHEM 107 - General Chemistry I Credits: 3
CHEM 111 - General Chemistry I Lab Credits: 1
MATH 225 - Calculus I Credits: 4
(* see footnote)
PHYS 211 - General Physics I/ Lab Credits: 4

Requirements for the Major - Credits: 40

Required Courses

A three-hour independent study thesis, and at least 6 credits of electives from approved mathematics courses 300 and above. In addition, candidates for the bachelor of arts degree must satisfactorily complete, either by placement or by coursework, the first three semesters of a foreign language.

MATH 131 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3
(* see footnote)
MATH 230 - Calculus II Credits: 4
(* see footnote)
MATH 231 - Calculus III Credits: 4
MATH 235 - Modern Concepts of Mathematics Credits: 3
(* see footnote)
MATH 240 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations Credits: 3
MATH 309 - Linear Algebra Credits: 3
MATH 313 - Introductory Analysis I Credits: 3
MATH 314 - Introductory Analysis II Credits: 3
MATH 325 - Abstract Algebra I Credits: 3
MATH 491 - Mathematics Seminar Credits: 1
(Two one hour seminar courses.)

Footnote

* Minimum grade of C required.

Degree Completion in Four Years Mathematics (BA)

Completion Hours: 120

Freshman Year - Total Hours: 30

Liberal Studies/Electives - Credits: 1

ENGL 101 - College Writing I Credits: 3
ENGL 103 - College Writing II Credits: 3
GERM 101 - German Language and Culture I Credits: 3
Recommended
GERM 102 - German Language and Culture II Credits: 3
Recommended
MATH 131 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3
MATH 225 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MATH 230 - Calculus II Credits: 4
MATH 235 - Modern Concepts of Mathematics Credits: 3
PHIL 113 - Introduction to Logic Credits: 3
Recommended

Sophomore Year - Total Hours: 30

Liberal Studies/Electives - Credits: 11

COMM 200 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
CPSC 140 - Introduction to Programming Principles Credits: 3
Recommended
GERM 103 - German Language and Culture III Credits: 3
Recommended
MATH 231 - Calculus III Credits: 4
MATH 240 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations Credits: 3
MATH 309 - Linear Algebra Credits: 3

Junior Year- Total Hours: 30

MATH Electives - Credits: 6
Liberal Studies/Electives - Credits:14

ENGL 210 - Interpreting Literature Credits: 3
MATH 313 - Introductory Analysis I Credits: 3
MATH 314 - Introductory Analysis II Credits: 3
MATH 491 - Mathematics Seminar Credits: 1

Senior Year- Total Hours: 30

Liberal Studies/Electives - Credits: 23

MATH 325 - Abstract Algebra I Credits: 3
MATH 490 - Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
MATH 491 - Mathematics Seminar Credits: 1
Recommended

Residency Requirement for Mathematics Majors

To earn a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics, all students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours of mathematics courses at the 300 level or above at Slippery Rock University.