Mathematics, B.S.
SLO 1: Students will be able to identify and use appropriate mathematical proof techniques.
SLO 2: Students will be able to select the appropriate solution method for problems in various areas of mathematics.
SLO 3: Students will be able to communicate mathematical information.
SLO 4: Students will demonstrate competence in using Mathematica to solve problems and apply this knowledge to performing computer assisted experiments and explorations.
Mathematics Curriculum Outline
Bachelor of Science Degree
Mathematics Major
Mathematics Foundations
Computer Science Foundation:
| CSCI 1301 | Programming Principles I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Concentration
Students must choose one of the following concentrations:
Actuarial Science Concentration
Applied Math Concentration
| MATH 3300 | Probability | 3 |
| MATH 3310 | Mathematical Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 3500 | Numerical Methods | 3 |
| Any MATH or PHYS 3000 level or higher courses which total 9 hours | 9 |
Pure Math Concentration
| MATH 3600 | Abstract Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 4600 | Real Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 4700 | Complex Analysis | 3 |
| Any MATH 3000 level or higher courses which total 9 hours | 9 |
General Electives
General Education
Piedmont University Requirement
| PDMT 1101 | Intro to University Life and Liberal Arts Tradition | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 1 |
Students who have not completed a minimum of 24 semester credit hours of college-level coursework upon admission to Piedmont University must meet this University requirement.
Total Credit Hours: 120
MATH 2450: This course also satisfies general education requirements and appear in the number of hours for both general education and the major; in reality, mathematics majors may have up to 26 additional hours to use for electives. Students may use elective hours to earn a minor or another major, as well as to develop additional marketable skills. The number of elective hours students may take will depend on the courses taken to satisfy general education requirements.