University of Portland Bulletin 2019-2020

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) — 36-37 hours

Required courses for the major — 33 hours

MTH 201Calculus I

4
MTH 202Calculus II

4
MTH 301Vector Calculus

4
MTH 311Discrete Structures

3
MTH 341Introduction to Linear Algebra

3
MTH 401Real Analysis I

3
MTH 441Group Theory

3
Or
MTH 442Rings and Fields

3
At least 9 credits of additional upper-division mathematics courses

9

Computing Requirements — 3-4 hours

CS 203Introduction to Computer Science

3
with
CS 273Computer Science Laboratory

1
Or
PHY 303/CHM 303/MTH 303Computational Methods in Physical Sciences

3
Or
MTH 451/EGR 551Numerical Methods in Computing I

3
Or
Equivalent to fulfill the computing requirement

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:

BIO 207Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

3
with
BIO 277Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Lab

1
BIO 208Introduction to Evolution and Ecology

3
with
BIO 278Introduction to Evolution and Ecology Lab

1
CHM 207General Chemistry I

3
with
CHM 277General Chemistry I Lab

1
CHM 208General Chemistry II

3
with
CHM 278General Chemistry II Lab

1
PHY 204General Physics I

3
with
PHY 274General Physics Lab I

1
PHY 205General Physics II

3
with
PHY 275General Physics Lab II

1

General Electives — 14-26 hours

Total Credit Hours: 120