B.S. in Mathematics
Program Chair: Christopher A. Lynch
Science, technology, and modern business methods have called attention to the importance of mathematics and computer science in the analysis and solution of problems that can be formulated quantitatively. A strong foundation in mathematics and computer science is a necessity for study in science, engineering, and business. The department serves all majors of the University by providing courses in mathematics, especially calculus, differential equations, and statistics.
The department offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Mathematics and a minor in Mathematics. The curricula are rigorous and demanding, but flexible enough to allow students to sample many disciplines or to focus on a special interest within the major or in other areas. Many students complete a double major. Graduates are hired by major corporations and government agencies; many continue their education in graduate programs. Students with suitable grades may receive accelerated admission to the graduate program and complete the M.S. in mathematics in one additional year.
Students in the BS program in mathematics should learn to
- reason clearly, logically, and analytically;
- demonstrate a solid understanding of the core material and a deeper understanding of at least one area of mathematics;
- work effectively with standard mathematical software packages and write mathematical
programs using a high-level computer language; - apply mathematical knowledge to solve real-world, open-ended problems;
- read mathematical texts and literature and write mathematical proofs;
- communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and
- work effectively both individually and in teams.
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Requirements |
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Credit Hours
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| Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science* |
48
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| Science |
11
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| Clarkson Common Experience |
21
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| Free Liberal Arts Electives |
6
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| Free Electives** |
33
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| First-Year Seminar |
1
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120
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* Some mathematics and computer science courses are specified requirements; others may be chosen from approved lists for the math and statistics options. Consult the department for details.
** Up to 12 credit hours of advanced (300- or 400-level) coursework in Aerospace Studies or Military Science may count toward graduation requirements. Aerospace Studies or Military Science credits at the 100 and 200 levels do not apply toward the required 120 hours.
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| FIRST YEAR | ||||||
| First Semester | Second Semester | |||||
| Course | Title |
Cr. Hrs.
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Course | Title |
Cr. Hrs.
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| MA131 | Calculus |
3
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MA132 | Calculus II |
3
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| CS141 | Intro. to Computer | PH132 | Physics II |
4
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| Science I |
4
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MA200 | Math Modeling & | |||
| UNIV190 | Clarkson Seminar |
3
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Software |
3
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| PH131 | Physics I |
4
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Free Elective | |||
| FY100 | First-Year Seminar |
1
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(CS142 recommended) |
3
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KA Elective |
3
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15
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16
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| SOPHOMORE YEAR | ||||||
| First Semester | Second Semester | |||||
| Course | Title |
Cr. Hrs.
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Course | Title |
Cr. Hrs.
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| MA211 | Foundations |
3
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MA231 | Calculus III |
3
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| MA232 | Differential Equations |
3
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MA339 | Applied Linear Algebra |
3
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| Science Elective |
3
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STAT383 | Applied Statistics I |
3
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| UC/KA |
3
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KA Elective |
3
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| Free Elective |
3
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Free Elective |
3
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15
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15
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| JUNIOR YEAR | ||||||
| First Semester | Second Semester | |||||
| Course | Title |
Cr. Hrs.
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Course | Title |
Cr. Hrs.
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| MA321 | Advanced Calculus I |
3
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MA 322 | Adv. Calculus II or | ||
| MA311 | or MA 313 |
3
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MA314 |
3
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| KA Elective |
3
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MA/STAT/CS Elective |
3
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| Free Electives |
6
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KA Elective/UC |
3
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| MA499 | Professional Experience |
0
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Free Electives |
6
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15
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| SENIOR YEAR | ||||||
| First Semester | Second Semester | |||||
| Course | Title |
Cr. Hrs.
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Course | Title |
Cr. Hrs.
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| MA451/453 | Math Res. on Inst. |
1-3
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MA/STAT/CS Elective |
3
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| MA/STAT/CS Course |
3
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MA/STAT Elective |
3
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| Free Electives |
9
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Free Liberal Arts Elect. |
3
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Free Electives |
6
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13-15
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15
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Students in the Class of 2010 and later — see academic requirements for details of the Clarkson Common Experience including the First-Year Seminar, the Clarkson Seminar, Knowledge Area (KA) courses, University Courses (UC), and related requirements.
Mathematics Courses
Not all courses are offered each year or each semester (see annual Courses publication).
| MA131 | Calculus I | MA403 | Directed Study in Analysis |
| MA132 | Calculus II | MA405 | Directed Study in Applied |
| MA180 | Introduction to College | Mathematics | |
| Mathematics* | MA407 | Directed Study in Numerical | |
| MA181 | Basic Calculus* | Analysis | |
| MA200 | Intro to Math Modeling | MA/STAT409 | Directed Study in Probability |
| and Software | and Statistics | ||
| MA211 | Foundations | MA421 | Seminar in Mathematics |
| MA230 | 3-D Space and Projective | MA431 | Mathematics Course Assistance |
| Geometry | MA451 | Intro to Mathematical Research | |
| MA231 | Calculus III | MA453 | Intro to Mathematics Instruction |
| MA232 | Elementary Differential Equations | MA456 | Cryptography |
| MA239 | Elementary Linear Algebra* | STAT488 | Statistics Project |
| MA277 | Introduction to Computational | MA497 | Undergraduate Research |
| Science* | MA499 | Professional Experience | |
| STAT282 | General Statistics* | MA511 | Algebraic Structures |
| MA300 | Seminar in Actuarial | MA514 | Sets and Topology |
| Mathematics | MA521 | Classical Complex Analysis | |
| MA311 | Abstract Algebra | MA522 | Classical Real Analysis |
| MA313 | Abstract Linear Algebra | MA525 | Functional Analysis |
| MA314 | Number Theory and Its | MA531 | Initial and Boundary |
| Applications | Value Problems | ||
| MA321 | Advanced Calculus I | MA562 | Complex Analysis with |
| MA322 | Advanced Calculus II | Applications | |
| MA330 | Advanced Engineering Math. | MA563 | Applied Dynamical Systems |
| MA331 | Fourier Series and Boundary | MA570 | Fundamentals of Scientific |
| Value Problems | Computation | ||
| MA332 | Intermediate Differential | MA571 | Numerical Solution of |
| Equations | Differential Equations | ||
| MA339 | Applied Linear Algebra | MA572 | Finite Element Methods |
| MA346 | Applied Algebra and Discrete | (ME515, CE538) | |
| Structures | MA573 | Matrix Theory and | |
| MA347 | Applied Algebra and Discrete | Computations | |
| Structures II | MA578 | Numerical Analysis I | |
| MA351 | Actuarial Studies | MA579 | Intro to Applied Optimization |
| MA362 | Complex Analysis with | MA580 | Intro to Monte Carol Simulation |
| Applications | MA/STAT581 | Probability | |
| MA363 | Mathematical Modeling | STAT582 | Mathematical Statistics I |
| MA377 | Numerical Methods | STAT584 | Advanced Applied Statistics |
| MA/STAT381 | Probability | MA585 | Time Series and Forecasting |
| STAT382 | Mathematical Statistics I | MA701 | Directed Study in Mathematics |
| STAT383 | Applied Statistics I | MA703 | Directed Study in Analysis |
| STAT384 | Applied Statistics II | MA705 | Directed Study in Applied Math. |
| MA400 | Undergraduate Seminar | MA707 | Directed Study in Numerical |
| MA401 | Directed Study in | Analysis | |
| Mathematics | MA/STAT709 | Directed Study in Probability | |
| and Statistics | |||
| MA711 | Directed Study in Discrete Math. |
*MA180, 181, 239, 277, 282 may not be used to count towards a mathematics major.
