Mathematical Sciences (B.S.)

The Department of Mathematics offers programs of study with a major or minor in mathematical sciences, a major or minor for secondary-level teacher certification in mathematics, and a major for grades 4-8 certification in mathematics.
For students taking mathematics courses, the department is committed to teaching the fundamental skills and techniques of mathematics, developing mathematics as a mode of thought, and encouraging attitudes, habits, and ideals inherent in the study of mathematics, including the desire to pursue further study.
Students completing the Mathematics major will

1. Understand key components of undergraduate mathematics as recommended by MAA and TEA.
2. Have the ability to solve mathematical problems using calculus or techniques learned in applied mathematics courses.
3. Have the ability to construct proofs.
4. Have a broad understanding of mathematics so that they perceive they are prepared for a career or graduate study in mathematics

The mathematics major, in accordance with a recommendation of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA), has been designed to reflect a more applied orientation demanded for today’s career opportunities. To provide this more versatile curriculum, the major is designated as “mathematical sciences.” The course requirements for the major in mathematical sciences provide preparation for industrial positions, graduate study in mathematics, and a variety of other career options.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Graduates with a major in mathematical sciences will exhibit mastery of the content in their field by assessing appropriate methods to solve problems and by developing proofs of mathematical statements.
2. Graduates with a major in mathematical sciences will be able to discriminate among various calculus techniques and be able to apply them to problems requiring differential, integral, and multivariate calculus.
3. Graduates with a major in mathematical sciences will be able to evaluate various mathematical techniques learned in applied mathematics courses and solve problems related to those applied mathematics courses.
4. Graduates with a major in mathematical sciences will demonstrate the ability to construct mathematically rigorous and logically correct proofs.