University of Portland Bulletin 2017-2018

Mathematics, B.S.

The B.S. degree is intended for students who want an in-depth mathematical training in preparation for a professional career in mathematics or a closely related field. In particular, students planning to attend graduate school in mathematics or a mathematically intensive scientific field should strongly consider the B.S. degree.

 

University Requirements - 39 hours

See Core Curriculum

College Requirements - 6 hours

See College Requirements BS

Degree Requirements

Mathematics Bachelor of Science Requirements

Required Courses for the Major — 48 hours

MTH 201Calculus I

4
with
MTH 202Calculus II

4
CS 203Introduction to Computer Science

3
with
CS 273Computer Science Laboratory

1
PHY 204General Physics I

3
PHY 274General Physics Lab I

1
PHY 205General Physics II

3
PHY 275General Physics Lab II

1
MTH 301Vector Calculus

4
MTH 311Discrete Structures

3
MTH 321Ordinary Differential Equations

3
MTH 341Introduction to Linear Algebra

3
MTH 361Applied Statistics I

3
MTH 401Real Analysis I

3
MTH 441Modern Algebra I

3

At least 6 units of additional upper division mathematics credit.

Electives (15 cr. hrs.)

At least 15 upper division credits from courses in the physical sciences, biological sciences, engineering or business

(prefixes among the following: MTH, PHY, CHM, BIO, CE, EE, ME, CS, EGR, ECN, ENV, BUS.)

Total credits above: 63

Total credits for a degree: 120

General Electives — 15 hours

Total Credit Hours — 120

Total Credit Hours: 120