University of Portland Bulletin 2018-2019

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

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

College Requirements - 6 hours

See College Requirements BS

Degree Requirements

Major Requirements — 48 hours

MTH 201Calculus I

4
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 hours

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.)

General Electives — 15 hours

Total Credit Hours: 120