Objectives

This major is designed for students with interests in a variety of disciplines to study mathematics. The Bachelor of Mathematics degree is an intentionally flexible program that provides a solid base of lower and upper division mathematics courses and has over one-third of the mathematics requirements made up of electives. Modelled after degree requirements in the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts, this program requires students to complete the full University Core and is ideal for students interested in double-majoring in mathematics and a liberal art.

Learning Outcomes

1. Content Proficiency. In each of the following subject areas of mathematics:  

a. single variable calculus and analysis, 

b. abstract and linear algebra, 

c. two other subject areas of mathematics chosen from geometry, probability, numerical methods and scientific computation, and statistics 

Students will be able to:  

i.   State and use basic definitions and theorems, 

ii.  Solve problems using a variety of techniques including: methods of proof,

    geometric reasoning, algebraic thinking, algorithmic techniques, and the application

    of computer software and programming, 

iii. Explain the central concepts of the subject. 

2. Communication. Students will be able to communicate mathematics both orally and in writing. They will do so according to accepted standards in mathematics. 

3. Tools. Students will employ a variety of tools such as the library, Internet, computers, and calculators to solve problems and do undergraduate research. 

4. Independent Learners. Students will be able to independently investigate a mathematical topic. 

5. Career and Professional Preparation. LMU mathematics graduates will be prepared to engage in mathematics-related professions or in a graduate school academic environment. This preparation will include significant pre-professional experiences. 

General Major Requirements

Students must complete the full Bachelor of Arts University Core requirements as defined by the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts; students will choose the proper sequence of University Core courses in consultation with their advisor. 

Mathematics majors and minors are not permitted to enroll in a mathematics course without a minimum grade of C (2.0) in that course’s prerequisite. A minimum grade of C (2.0) is required in each course in the lower division major requirements. A minimum cumulative grade point average of C (2.0) is required in the upper division major requirements for graduation. 

Lower Division Major Requirements (8 courses)

• MATH 131 Calculus I 4 semester hours
• MATH 132 Calculus II 4 semester hours
• MATH 181 Introduction to Programming  2 semester hours
• MATH 190 Workshop in Mathematics I 2 semester hours
• MATH 249 Introduction to Methods of Proof 4 semester hours
• MATH 290 Workshop in Mathematics II 1 semester hours

Two 4 semester hour lower division MATH electives chosen in consultation with their faculty advisor from:

• MATH 205 Applied Statistics 4 semester hours
• MATH 234 Calculus III 4 semester hours
• MATH 246 Differential Equations and Linear Algebra 4 semester hours
• MATH 251 Applied Linear Algebra 4 semester hours

Upper Division Requirements (7 courses)

• MATH 323 Real Analysis I 4 semester hours
• MATH 333 Abstract Algebra I 4 semester hours
• MATH 390 Workshop in Mathematics III 1 semester hours
• MATH 492 Workshop in Mathematics IV 1 semester hours

Completion of:

• 12 semester hour upper division MATH electives chosen in consultation with their faculty advisor 

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics Curriculum

(124 S.H.)