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2022-23 Undergraduate Academic Catalog | School of Natural and Social Sciences | Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics | Majors

Mathematics, B.A., B.S.

[Mathematics—1701]

Students majoring in mathematics at Roberts Wesleyan College can earn a:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics

  • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

  • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with an Applied Mathematics Concentration

  • Bachelor of Science in Adolescence and Middle Childhood Teacher Education in Mathematics.

Students have ample freedom within each degree program to study mathematical topics that meet the requirements of the major and their specific interests and career goals.  The mathematics programs at Roberts Wesleyan College prepare students for teaching and for mathematics-related careers or graduate studies in areas such as pure or applied mathematics, statistics, business, and computer or actuarial sciences.

SPECIFICS OF THE MATHEMATICS B.A. DEGREE

Minimum Total Hours: 120

Total Liberal Arts Hours Required: 90

General Education Requirements: Per Core Curriculum Requirements list (see General Education Council). Exceptions: the lab science and mathematics proficiency requirements are met through the major.

Minimum Requirements: Overall and major GPA of 2.0; no grade less than C- in the major.

Transfer Requirements: See institutional transfer policies.

Application to the Major: Standard institutional major application should be submitted at the end of the sophomore year.  A minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required for acceptance to the major.

Major Requirements: 43 hours with a minimum of 31 hours in mathematics as follows:

  • 19 hours of required mathematics courses: MATH 2070, 2281*, 2282, 2283, 3110, 4990;

  • 12 hours of mathematics electives 2000-level or above, excluding MATH 2611 & 2612 and MATH 2631;

  • 4 hours of computer programming: CSCI 2010;

  • 8 hours of science courses in one discipline: BIOL 1110 & 1120 with labs; CHM 1110* & 1120 with labs; PHYS 1001* & 1002 or 2001* and 2002.

* Passing the math placement could be required before enrolling in some introductory courses.

SPECIFICS OF THE MATHEMATICS B.S. DEGREE

Minimum Total Hours: 120

Total Liberal Arts Hours Required: 60

General Education Requirements: Per Core Curriculum Requirements list (see General Education Council); the lab science and mathematics proficiency requirements are met through the major.

Minimum Requirements: Overall and major GPA of 2.0; no grade less than C- in the major.

Transfer Requirements: See institutional transfer policies.

Application to the Major: Standard institutional major application should be submitted at the end of the sophomore year.  A minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required for acceptance to the major.

Major Requirements: 53 hours with a minimum of 37 hours in mathematics as follows:

  • 19 hours of required mathematics courses: MATH 2070, 2281*, 2282, 2283, 3110, 4990;

  • 15 hours of mathematics electives 3000-level.  

  • 3 hours of Real Analysis or Higher Algebra (MATH 4200 or 4100);

  • 4 hours of computer science (CSCI 2010);

  • 12 hours of science: PHYS 2001*, 2002, and 2003.

* Passing the math placement could be required before enrolling in some introductory courses.

SPECIFICS OF THE MATHEMATICS (APPLIED CONCENTRATION) B.S. DEGREE

Minimum Total Hours: 120

Total Liberal Arts Hours Required: 60

General Education Requirements: Per Core Curriculum Requirements list (see General Education Council); the lab science and mathematics proficiency requirements are met through the major.

Minimum Requirements: Overall and major GPA of 2.0; no grade less than C- in the major.

Transfer Requirements: See institutional transfer policies.

Application to the Major: Standard institutional major application should be submitted at the end of the sophomore year.  A minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required for acceptance to the major.

Major Requirements: 53 hours with a minimum of 37 hours in mathematics as follows:

  • 19 hours of required mathematics courses: MATH 2070, 2281*, 2282, 2283, 3110, 4990;

  • 18-hour applied mathematics concentration: MATH 3210, MATH 4200, and four of the following: MATH 3400, 3710, 3720, 4710, and 4500;

  • 16 hours of supporting courses: CSCI 2010, PHYS 2001*, 2002, and 2003.

* Passing the math placement could be required before enrolling in some introductory courses.