University of Portland Bulletin 2018-2019

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

The core mathematics requirement is satisfied by the major requirements below.

College Requirements - 21-33 hours

See College Requirements BA

Degree Requirements

Major Requirements (Mathematics Courses) — 37 hours

Prerequisites — 12 hours

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 hours

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 Lab

1

General Electives — 14-26 hours

Total Credit Hours: 120