Mathematics Major, BA

41-43 total credit hours

Degree Map (Calculus Ready)

Degree Map (Algebra Ready)

Learning Outcomes

Required Mathematics (29 credits)

MATH 122 - Analytic Geometry 3 Credits
MATH 131 - Calculus I 4 Credits
MATH 132 - Calculus II 4 Credits
MATH 241 - Principles of Statistics 3 Credits
MATH 252 - Programming in Mathematics 3 Credits
MATH 310 - Elementary Analysis 3 Credits
MATH 313 - Elementary Linear Algebra 3 Credits
MATH 320 - Discrete Mathematics 3 Credits
MATH 412 - Abstract Algebra 3 Credits

Elective Mathematics

Select 3 courses from the following (9-11 hours)

MATH 231 - Calculus III 4 Credits
MATH 308 - Middle School Mathematics from an Advanced Perspective 3 Credits
MATH 323 - College Geometry 3 Credits
MATH 333 - Differential Equations 3 Credits
MATH 341 - Probability and Statistics 3 Credits
MATH 408 - High School Mathematics from an Advanced Perspective 4 Credits
MATH 410 - Introduction to Analysis 3 Credits
MATH 411 - Theory of Numbers 3 Credits
MATH 413 - Linear Algebra 3 Credits
MATH 426 - Topology I 3 Credits
MATH 430 - Real Variables I 3 Credits
MATH 431 - Complex Variables I 3 Credits
MATH 436 - Numerical Analysis 3 Credits
MATH 437 - Mathematical Modeling 3 Credits
MATH 441 - Theory of Probability 3 Credits
MATH 442 - Mathematical Statistics 3 Credits
MATH 490 - Topics in Mathematics 1-6 Credits

Culminating Experiential Learning Course

Complete the following course.

MATH 494 - Mathematics Senior Seminar 3 Credits

Note*

*For the mathematics major at least 18 credits of mathematics courses must be taken at Indiana State University. Only in the most exceptional cases will partial exemptions from this requirement be granted.

Degree Map (Calculus Ready)

This program has the following minimum GPA requirements 2.00 overall GPA

Fall 1st Year

ENG 101 - Freshman Writing I 3 Credits
MATH 122 - Analytic Geometry 3 Credits
MATH 131 - Calculus I 4 Credits
Foundational Studies: Communication | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits

16 Credits

Spring 1st Year

ENG 105 - Freshman Writing II 3 Credits
MATH 132 - Calculus II 4 Credits
MATH 241 - Principles of Statistics 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Social & Behavioral Studies | 3 Credits

16 Credits

Fall 2nd Year

MATH 320 - Discrete Mathematics 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Literary Studies | 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: GPCD | 3 Credits
Major Elective | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits

15 Credits

Spring 2nd Year

MATH 252 - Programming in Mathematics 3 Credits
MATH 313 - Elementary Linear Algebra 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Laboratory Science | 4 Credits
Foundational Studies: History | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits

16 Credits

Fall 3rd Year

MATH 310 - Elementary Analysis 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Junior Composition | 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Ethics and Social Responsibility | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits

15 Credits

Spring 3rd Year

Foundational Studies: Fine & Performing Arts | 3 Credits
Major Elective | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits

15 Credits

Fall 4th Year

MATH 494 - Mathematics Senior Seminar 3 Credits
MATH 412 - Abstract Algebra 3 Credits
Major Elective | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits

15 Credits

Spring 4th Year

Foundational Studies: UDIE | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits

12 Credits

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