Department of Mathematics

Four Year Plan

Recommended Course of Study in Mathematics

Updated July 2010

The following suggested course of study in Mathematics is one four-year plan that a student might pursue. Modifications to this plan should be made in consultation with your Mathematics advisor.

Four Year Plan for Mathematics Majors
Effective Fall 2010

YEAR
Fall Term Courses Credit Hours Spring Term Courses Credit Hours
Area I - English* 3 Area I - English* 3
Area IV - History* 3 Area IV - History* 3
MA 125** 4 MA 126 4
Area II - Elective* 3 Area IV - Elective* 3
CS 155** 3 Minor area course 3
Total Hours 16 Total Hours 16
SECOND YEAR
Fall Term Courses Credit Hours Spring Term Courses Credit Hours
Area II - English* 3 Area II - English* 3
COM 201* 3 MA 355 3
MA 227 3 Area IV Elective* 3
Area III - Science* 4 Area III - Science* 4
MA 325*** 3 Minor area course 3
CAAP Exam 0
Total Hours 17 Total Hours 16
THIRD YEAR
Fall Term Courses Credit Hours Spring Term Courses Credit Hours
MA 431 3 MA 451 3
MA 345 or MA 447 3 Minor area courses 6
Minor area courses 6 Elective(s) 7
Elective(s) 4
Total Hours 16 Total Hours 16
FOURTH YEAR
Fall Term Courses Credit Hours Spring Term Courses Credit Hours
MA 437 3 MA Elective 3
MA 471 3 Electives 13
Minor area course 3
Electives 7
Total Hours 16 Total Hours 16
* See General Studies Component in the Catalog.
** Students not prepared for MA 125 or CS 155 should consult their Mathematics advisor.
*** Introduction to Discrete Mathematics (MA 325) was previously MA 245