Program Overview

Mathematics BS Requirements

The Mathematics BS program requires students to satisfy the university and appropriate school or college general education requirements. All mathematics courses may be used to meet the university's general education breadth of study requirement in natural sciences and mathematics.

Degree Requirements

All courses presented to meet the degree requirements must be completed with a grade of C- or better. At least four courses numbered 3000 or above must be taken in residence. Students must have a 2.0 grade point average in the mathematical sciences courses completed.

Core Requirements

The following courses are required:

• CMP SCI 1250: Introduction to Computing (3 hours)
• MATH 1320: Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3 hours)
• MATH 1800: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (5 hours)
• MATH 1900: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (5 hours)
• MATH 2000: Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (5 hours)
• MATH 2020: Introduction to Differential Equations (3 hours)
• MATH 2450: Elementary Linear Algebra (3 hours)
• MATH 3250: Foundations of Mathematics (3 hours)
• MATH 4100: Real Analysis I (2 hours)
  • Students in the Fiscal Mathematics emphasis area will take MATH 4200 instead.
  • Students in the Fiscal Mathematics emphasis area will take MATH 4210 instead.
  • Students in the Data Science emphasis area may substitute course with CMP SCI 3130.

Related Area Requirements

Candidates for the B.A. in Mathematics must satisfy the requirements in one of the groups below with a grade of C- or better. Candidates for the B.S.Ed. in Mathematics and B.S. in Mathematics must satisfy the requirements in two of the groups below with a grade of C- or better.

• Computer Science:
  • Select two of the following:
    • CMP SCI 2250: Programming and Data Structures
    • CMP SCI 2700: Computer Organization and Architecture
    • CMP SCI 3130: Design and Analysis of Algorithms
    • CMP SCI 4410: Introduction to Computer Graphics
    • CMP SCI 4420: Introduction to Digital Image Processing and Computer Vision
• Statistics:
  • MATH 4200: Mathematical Statistics I (3 hours)
  • MATH 4210: Mathematical Statistics II (3 hours)
• Biology:
  • BIOL 2102: Ecology (3 hours)
  • BIOL 2103: Ecology Laboratory (2 hours)
• Biology:
  • BIOL 2012: Genetics (3 hours)
  • BIOL 4182: Population Biology (3 hours)
• Chemistry:
  • CHEM 1111: Introductory Chemistry I (MOTR CHEM 150L) (5 hours)
  • CHEM 1121: Introductory Chemistry II (5 hours)
• Chemistry:
  • CHEM 3312: Physical Chemistry I: Thermodynamics and Kinetics (3 hours)
  • And another 3000-level, or above, chemistry course (3 hours)
• Economics:
  • ECON 1001: Principles of Microeconomics (MOTR ECON 102) (3 hours)
  • ECON 1002: Principles of Macroeconomics (MOTR ECON 101) (3 hours)
  • ECON 4100: Introduction to Econometrics (4 hours)
• Philosophy:
  • PHIL 3360: Formal Logic (3 hours)
  • PHIL 3380: Philosophy of Science (3 hours)
• Physics:
  • PHYSICS 2111: Physics: Mechanics and Heat (4 hours)
  • PHYSICS 2112: Physics: Electricity, Magnetism, and Optics (4 hours)
• Physics:
  • PHYSICS 3221: Mechanics (3 hours)
  • And another 3000 level, or above, physics course (3 hours)
• Business Administration:
  • SCMA 3320: Advanced Supply Chain and Operations Management (3 hours)
  • SCMA 4350: Prescriptive Analytics and Optimization (3 hours)
• Engineering:
  • ENGR 2310: Statics (3 hours)
  • ENGR 2320: Dynamics (3 hours)

Bachelor of Science Requirements

In addition to the core requirements, the B.S. in Mathematics degree requires:

• Completing all of the following:
  • MATH 4160: Complex Analysis I (3 hours)
  • MATH 4400: Introduction to Abstract Algebra I (3 hours)
  • MATH 4450: Linear Algebra (3 hours)
• Completing an additional three courses numbered above 4000 in mathematics, statistics, or computer science, at least one of which must be in mathematics/statistics.

Learning Outcomes

A successful undergraduate should, upon completion, be able to:

• Write clear, logically consistent proofs.
• Read, understand, and assess the veracity of logical arguments or mathematical proofs.
• Reformulate problems or questions in relevant mathematical terms.
• Solve problems which involve analysis, algebra, or linear algebra, elementary number theory, elementary probability, or statistics.
• Demonstrate basic proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in a language in addition to English.

Sample Four Year Plan

First Year:

• Fall:
  • INTDSC MATH 1320 (3 hours)
  • ENGL 1100 (3 hours)
  • MATH 1900 (5 hours)
  • MATH 1800 (5 hours)
  • EXPLORE - Humanities and Fine Arts (3 hours)
  • EXPLORE - Social Sciences (3 hours)
• Spring:
  • MATH 2000 (5 hours)
  • MATH 2020 (3 hours)
  • MATH 2450 (3 hours)
  • MATH 3250 (3 hours)
  • CMP SCI 1250 (3 hours)
  • EXPLORE - Social Sciences (3 hours)
  • CORE - US History and Government (3 hours)

Second Year:

• Fall:
  • MATH 2000 (5 hours)
  • MATH 2020 (3 hours)
  • MATH 2450 (3 hours)
  • MATH 3250 (3 hours)
  • CMP SCI 1250 (3 hours)
  • EXPLORE - Social Sciences (3 hours)
  • CORE Communication Proficiency (3 hours)
• Spring:
  • MATH 4160 (3 hours)
  • MATH 4100 (2 hours)
  • MATH 4400 (3 hours)
  • MATH 4450 (3 hours)
  • ENGL 3100 (3 hours)
  • Related Area Requirement (3 hours)
  • Related Area Requirement (3 hours)

Third Year:

• Fall:
  • MATH 4160 (3 hours)
  • MATH 4100 (2 hours)
  • MATH 4400 (3 hours)
  • MATH 4450 (3 hours)
  • ENGL 3100 (3 hours)
  • Related Area Requirement (3 hours)
  • Related Area Requirement (3 hours)
• Spring:
  • MATH/CMP SCI 4000-level course (3 hours)
  • MATH/CMP SCI 4000-level course (3 hours)
  • MATH 4000-level course (3 hours)
  • Elective or minor (3 hours)
  • Related Area Requirement (3 hours)
  • Elective or minor (3 hours)

Fourth Year:

• Fall:
  • MATH/CMP SCI 4000-level course (3 hours)
  • MATH/CMP SCI 4000-level course (3 hours)
  • MATH 4000-level course (3 hours)
  • Elective or minor (3 hours)
  • Related Area Requirement (3 hours)
  • Elective or minor (3 hours)
• Spring:
  • MATH/CMP SCI 4000-level course (3 hours)
  • MATH/CMP SCI 4000-level course (3 hours)
  • MATH 4000-level course (3 hours)
  • Elective or minor (3 hours)
  • Related Area Requirement (3 hours)
  • Elective or minor (2 hours)

Teacher Certification

The B.S. Ed. in Secondary Education with Emphasis in Mathematics is a professional education degree designed for students who wish to pursue a teaching career in secondary schools. Much of the discipline-specific coursework parallels the B.A. or B.S. degree in the discipline; however, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) requires specific coursework for teacher certification.

B.A. or B.S. in Mathematics with Master's Level Coursework for Secondary Teacher Certification

In addition to the B.S. Ed., students may opt to complete a B.A. or B.S. degree in their discipline as an undergraduate, followed by admission to the Graduate School for Master's level teaching certification. The College of Education has a one-year accelerated program for post-graduate certification called Teach in 12, or students can choose a traditional path to certification. Graduate coursework for certification can apply towards a Master's Degree in Secondary Education, with additional coursework.