The Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics

Millersville University

Department of Mathematics

The B.S. degree program differs from the B.A. degree program in that it is more specifically application-oriented. As it requires greater concentration in mathematical analysis and science, it is somewhat less flexible than the B.A. program. At the same time there is no foreign language requirement for the B.S. degree.

In addition to the "general education" requirements common to all B.S. programs at Millersville (see the university catalog or the appropriate "curriculum record form") this program requires the student to take:

1. Required Core Courses (34-35 s.h.)

   MATH 161 - Calculus I	4 s.h.
   OR
   MATH 163 - Honors Calculus I	5 s.h.
   MATH 211 - Calculus II	4 s.h.
   MATH 310 - Introduction to Mathematical Proof	3 s.h.
   MATH 311 - Calculus III	4 s.h.
   MATH 322 - Linear Algebra I	4 s.h.
   MATH 335 - Mathematical Statistics I	3 s.h.
   MATH 345 - Abstract Algebra I	3 s.h.
   MATH 365 - Ordinary Differential Equations	3 s.h.
   MATH 375 - Numerical Analysis	3 s.h.
   MATH 464 - Real Analysis I	3 s.h.

2. Math Electives (9 s.h.)

   Any three courses, including at least two MATH courses numbered 300 or higher.

   MATH 342 - Linear Algebra II	3 s.h.
   MATH 353 - Survey of Geometry	3 s.h.
   OR
   MATH 355 - Transformational Geometry	3 s.h.
   MATH 370 - Operations Research	3 s.h.
   MATH 393 - Number Theory	3 s.h.
   MATH 395 - Introduction to Combinatorics	3 s.h.
   MATH 435 - Mathematical Statistics II	3 s.h.
   MATH 445 - Abstract algebra II	3 s.h.
   MATH 457 - Elementary Differential Geometry	3 s.h.
   MATH 465 - Real Analysis II	3 s.h.
   MATH 467 - Partial Differential Equations	3 s.h.
   MATH 483 - Point-set Topology	3 s.h.
   MATH 535 - Statistical Methods I	3 s.h.
   MATH 536 - Statistical Methods II	3 s.h.
   MATH 537 - Statistical Problem Solving Seminar	1 s.h.
   MATH 566 - Complex Variables	3 s.h.

   Selected 500-level courses may be substituted for the above with the approval of the department.

   These 3 courses must include:
   At least one of MATH 342, MATH 435, MATH 445, MATH 465, or MATH 467; others may be substituted by Departmental permission.

3. Required Related Courses (18-22 s.h.)
   1. CSCI 161 - Introduction to Computing I 4 s.h.
   2. PHYS 231 - General Physics I 5 s.h.
   3. One of the following options:
      1. Three courses (at least 3 credits each) chosen from the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences and Physics, which count toward the major in that department and to include at least one of: BIOL 375, CSCI 162, ESCI 340, ESCI 341, ESCI 342, or PHYS 232.

         or

      2. Four courses (at least 3 credits each) chosen form a single department, which count toward the major in that department.

   For descriptions of these courses, and their prerequisites, consult the university catalog.