Mathematics, BS

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The Mathematics curriculum stresses breadth, theory, and depth in the study of mathematics while allowing the student the flexibility to choose among topics of their interest.

The mathematics major gives students foundational knowledge in algebra, analysis, calculus, and statistics. Students must concentrate in one of two areas: General Mathematics or Mathematics Education. Students choosing the General Mathematics Concentration are encouraged to minor in a subject that complements their mathematics knowledge. The mathematics education concentration has been designed to satisfy Virginia standards for teaching licensure in secondary mathematics.

Civitae Core Requirements (39-40 credits)

Civitae Core Curriculum

Mathematics majors may count Civitae Core courses satisfying major requirements as also satisfying their respective Civitae Core requirements, up to two Pillar courses and one Perspectives course. (Students pursuing Virginia teaching licensure are not restricted as to the number of courses.) The following are the courses in this major that may be used in this way:

All Mathematics majors are required to take MATH 171 , which satisfies the Quantitative Reasoning Pillar requirement.
Mathematics majors in the General Mathematics Concentration are required to take one of MATH 301 , MATH 304 , or MATH 320 , any of which fulfill the Quantitative Reasoning Perspectives requirement.
Mathematics majors in the Mathematics Education Concentration are required to take EDUC 245 , which satisfies the Human Behavior and Social Institutions Pillar requirement, and either MATH 304 or MATH 320 , which fulfill the Quantitative Reasoning Perspectives requirement.

Additional Degree Requirements (3-4 credits)

Choose one:

CMSC 140 - Introduction to Programming 3 credits
or
CMSC 160 - Introduction to Algorithmic Design I 4 credits

Major Requirements (31 credits)

Students must complete these courses in addition to one of the concentrations.

MATH 171 - Statistical Decision Making 3 credits (counted in Civitae)
MATH 175 - Discrete Mathematics 2 credits
MATH 261 - The Differential and Integral Calculus I 4 credits
MATH 262 - The Differential and Integral Calculus II 4 credits
MATH 280 - Linear Algebra 3 credits
MATH 300 - Proofs and Number Theory 3 credits
MATH 342 - Introduction to Modern Algebra 3 credits
MATH 361 - Multivariable Calculus 4 credits
MATH 372 - Mathematical Probability and Statistics I 3 credits
MATH 461 - Senior Seminar in Mathematics 2 credits
MATH 462 - Advanced Calculus 3 credits

General Mathematics Concentration (10 credits + 3 credits counted in Civitae)

MATH 301 - Applied Statistics 3 credits (counted in Civitae)
OR
MATH 304 - Mathematics History 3 credits (counted in Civitae)
OR
MATH 320 - International Studies in Mathematics History 3 credits (counted in Civitae)
1 credit from the following:
MATH 390 - Directed Study in Mathematics 1-3 credits
MATH 392 - Internship in Mathematics 1-3 credits
MATH 490 - Directed Study in Mathematics 1-3 credits
MATH 498 - Senior Thesis in Mathematics 3 credits
9 credits of Mathematics electives at the 300-400 level*

Mathematics Education Concentration (40 credits + 6 credits counted in Civitae)

This concentration has been designed to meet all Virginia standards for students to be licensed to teach mathematics in grades 6-12.

MAED 151 - The Teaching of Middle School Mathematics 3 credits
MAED 251 - Middle School Mathematics Practicum 1 credit
MAED 255 - Using Assessments and Differentiation in the Mathematics Classroom 3 credits
MAED 351 - High School Mathematics Practicum 1 credit
MAED 355 - Teaching Data Science and Modeling 3 credits
MAED 451 - The Teaching of High School Mathematics 3 credits
MAED 482 - Student Teaching in the Mathematics Classroom 12 credits
MATH 304 - Mathematics History 3 credits (counted in Civitae)
OR
MATH 320 - International Studies in Mathematics History 3 credits (counted in Civitae)
MATH 335 - Advanced Euclidean Geometry 3 credits
3 credits of Mathematics or Mathematics Education electives at the 300-400 level.*

EDUC 245 - Human Growth, Development, and Learning 3 credits (counted in Civitae)
EDUC 260 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession 2 credits
EDUC 432 - Content Area Literacy 3 credits **
EDUC 487 - Classroom Management and System Issues 3 credits **
** Students must be admitted to the Teacher Preparation Program before they will be permitted to enroll in 300-400 level EDUC courses.

*Mathematics electives may NOT include:

Among the Civitae Core Perspectives courses, only MATH 301 and one of MATH 304 or MATH 320 may count toward Mathematics elective credit. Additionally, the following courses do not count as electives in the mathematics major:

MATH 309 - Numeration Systems 3 credits
MATH 310 - Probability, Statistics, and Programming 3 credits
MATH 313 - Geometry and Reasoning 3 credits
MATH 430 - Teaching Mathematics in the Middle Schools 3 credits

General Electives

General Electives (General Mathematics Concentration) (35-37 credits)

General Electives (Mathematics Education Concentration) (5-7 credits)

Total Credits Required

BS in Mathematics (General Mathematics Concentration) 120

BS in Mathematics (Mathematics Education Concentration) 120