University of Portland Bulletin 2017-2018

Mathematics, B.A.

This degree is appropriate for students who wish to major in mathematics as part of a broader inter-disciplinary program. In particular, this course of study would be suitable for students who wish to couple a mathematics major with a second major in a liberal arts field, business, or education.

 

University Requirements - 39 hours

See Core Curriculum

College Requirements - 21-33 hours

See College Requirements BA

Degree Requirements

Major Requirements (Mathematics Courses) — 37 hours

Prerequisites (12 cr. hrs)

MTH 201Calculus I

4

with

MTH 202Calculus II

4

CS 203Introduction to Computer Science

3

with

CS 273Computer Science Laboratory

1

Required courses for the major (25 cr. hrs.)

MTH 301Vector Calculus

4

MTH 311Discrete Structures

3

MTH 341Introduction to Linear Algebra

3

MTH 401Real Analysis I

3

MTH 441Modern Algebra I

3

At least 9 units of elective upper-division mathematics credit

9

It is recommended (but not required) that mathematics B.A. students enroll in at least one of the following to fulfill their two-course core science commitment:

PHY 204General Physics I

3

with

PHY 205General Physics II

3

CHM 207General Chemistry I

3

with

CHM 277General Chemistry I Lab

1

CHM 208General Chemistry II

3

with

CHM 278General Chemistry II Lab

1

with

BIO 207Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

3

with

BIO 277Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory

1

General Electives — 14-26 hours

Total Credit Hours — 120

Total Credit Hours: 120