Mathematics (B.S.) Major Requirements
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Credit Hours: 46+
"PR" indicates a pre-requisite. "CO" indicates a co-requisite.
Courses within this major may also satisfy general education requirements. Please consult http://registrar.cofc.edu/general-edu for more information.
Required Courses
Introductory Calculus (4) PR: C- or better in MATH 111 or placement |
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Calculus II (4) PR: MATH 120 or MATH 105 |
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Linear Algebra (3) PR: MATH 220 |
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Calculus III (4) PR: MATH 220 |
Select one of the following tracks (Actuarial, Applied, Pure, Statistics or Teacher Education):
Actuarial Track (Credit Hours: 52+)
Statistical Methods I (3) PR: MATH 111 or MATH 120 or instructor permission |
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Statistical Methods II (3) PR: MATH 120 and MATH 250 |
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Mathematical Statistics I (3) PR: MATH 221 |
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Mathematical Statistics II (3) PR: MATH 430 |
Select one of the following course/lab pairings:
Computer Programming I (3) PR: CSCI 120 or CSCI 180 or CSCI 210 or MATH 111 or department permission |
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Computer Programming I Lab (1) PR or CO: CSCI 220 |
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Numerical Methods and Mathematical Computing (3) PR: MATH 203 or MATH 220 or instructor permission; CO: MATH 246 |
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Mathematical Computing and Programming Lab (1) PR: MATH 220 or instructor permission |
Select 3 additional credit hours from the following:
Statistical Learning I (3) PR: MATH 203 and MATH 220 and MATH 350 |
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Numerical Analysis (3) PR: MATH 203 and MATH 245 and MATH 323 |
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Linear Programming and Optimization (3) PR: MATH 203 and MATH 221, and CSCI 220 or MATH 245, or instructor permission |
Business Coursework
Financial Accounting (3) PR: Sophomore standing |
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Managerial Accounting (3) PR: ACCT 203; sophomore standing |
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Principles of Microeconomics (3) PR: None |
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Principles of Macroeconomics (3) PR: ECON 200 |
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Business Finance (3) PR: ACCT 203, 204, ECON 200, 201, MATH 104/250; junior standing |
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Individual Risk Management and Insurance (3) PR: Junior standing |
Applied Track (Credit Hours: 46+)
Numerical Methods and Mathematical Computing (3) PR: MATH 203 or MATH 220 or instructor permission; CO: MATH 246 |
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Mathematical Computing and Programming Lab (1) PR: MATH 220 or instructor permission |
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Introduction to Abstract Mathematics (3) PR: MATH 203 or MATH 221 |
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Advanced Calculus (3) PR: MATH 221 and MATH 295 |
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Introduction to Complex Variables (3) PR: MATH 221 with a grade of C or better |
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Differential Equations (3) PR: MATH 221, and MATH 203 or instructor permission |
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Mathematical Statistics I (3) PR: MATH 221 |
Select one of the following courses:
Abstract Algebra I (3) PR: MATH 203 and MATH 295 |
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Advanced Linear Algebra (3) PR: MATH 203, and MATH 303 and/or MATH 311 |
Select two courses from the following:
Introduction to Partial Differential Equations (3) PR: MATH 221 and MATH 323 |
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Mathematical Statistics II (3) PR: MATH 430 |
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Numerical Analysis (3) PR: MATH 203 and MATH 245 and MATH 323 |
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Linear Programming and Optimization (3) PR: MATH 203 and MATH 221, and CSCI 220 or MATH 245, or instructor permission |
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Operations Research (3) PR: MATH 203 and MATH 530, and CSCI 220 or MATH 245 |
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Mathematical Modeling (3) PR: MATH 203 and MATH 323, and MATH 246 or CSCI 220, or instructor permission |
Select one additional course at the 400-level or above:
Introduction to Point Set Topology (3) PR: MATH 311 |
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Advanced Linear Algebra (3) PR: MATH 203 and MATH 303 or MATH 311 |
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Abstract Algebra II (3) PR: MATH 303 |
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Advanced Calculus II (3) PR: MATH 203 and MATH 311 |
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Complex Analysis (3) PR: MATH 311 |
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Reading and Research (1-3) PR: Senior standing; instructor and department chair permission |
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Reading and Research (1-3) PR: Senior standing; instructor and department chair permission |
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Vector and Tensor Analysis (3) PR: MATH 311 |
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Introduction to partial Differential Equations (3) PR: MATH 221 and MATH 323 |
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Mathematical Statistics I (3) PR: MATH 221 |
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Mathematical Statistics II (3) PR: MATH 430 |
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Statistical Learning I (3) PR: MATH 203 and MATH 220 and MATH 350 |
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Statistical Learning II (3) PR: MATH 440 |
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Numerical Analysis (3) PR: MATH 203 and MATH 245 and MATH 323 |
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Linear Programming and Optimization (3) PR: MATH 203 and MATH 221 and CSCI 220 or MATH 245 or instructor permission |
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Operations Research (3) PR: MATH 203 and MATH 430 and CSCI 220 or MATH 245 |
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Bayesian Statistical Methods (3) PR: MATH 430 |
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Mathematical Modeling (3) PR: MATH 203 and MATH 323 and MATH 246 or CSCI 220 or instructor permission |
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Topics in Pure Mathematics (3) PR: Instructor permission |
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Topics in Applied Mathematics (3) PR: Instructor permission |
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Practicum in Mathematics (3) PR: Senior standing; instructor and department chair permission |
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Bachelor's Essay (6) PR: Instructor and department chair permission |
Pure Track (Credit Hours: 46+)
Introduction to Abstract Mathematics (3) PR: MATH 203 or MATH 221 |
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Abstract Algebra I (3) PR: MATH 203 and MATH 295 |
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Advanced Calculus I (3) PR: MATH 221 and MATH 295 |
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Introduction to Complex Variables (3) PR: MATH 221 with a grade of C or better |
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Differential Equations (3) PR: MATH 221, and MATH 203 or instructor permission |
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Axiomatic Geometry (3) PR: MATH 295 or instructor permission |
Select one of the following course/lab pairings:
Computer Programming I (3) PR: CSCI 120 or CSCI 180 or CSCI 210 or MATH 111 or department permission |
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Computer Programming I Lab (1) PR or CO: CSCI 220 |
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Numerical Methods and Mathematical Computing (3) PR: MATH 203 or MATH 220 or instructor permission; CO: MATH 246 |
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Mathematical Computing and Programming Lab (1) PR: MATH 220 or instructor permission |
Select one of the following courses:
Abstract Algebra II (3) PR: MATH 303 |
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Advanced Calculus II (3) PR: MATH 203 and MATH 311 |
Select 6 credit hours from the following 400-level MATH courses:
Introduction to Point Set Topology (3) PR: MATH 311 |
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Advanced Linear Algebra (3) PR: MATH 203, and MATH 303 and/or MATH 311 |
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Abstract Algebra II (3) PR: MATH 303 |
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Advanced Calculus II (3) PR: MATH 203 and MATH 311 |
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Complex Analysis (3) PR: MATH 311 |
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Reading and Research (1-3) PR: Senior standing; instructor and department chair permission |
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Reading and Research (1-3) PR: Senior standing; instructor and department chair permission |
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Vector and Tensor Analysis (3) PR: MATH 311 |
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Introduction to Partial Differential Equations (3) PR: MATH 221 and MATH 323 |
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Mathematical Statistics I (3) PR: MATH 221 |
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Mathematical Statistics II (3) PR: MATH 430 |
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Statistical Learning I (3) PR: MATH 203 and MATH 220 and MATH 350 |
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Statistical Learning II (3) PR: MATH 440 |
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Numerical Analysis (3) PR: MATH 203 and MATH 245 and MATH 323 |
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Linear Programming and Optimization (3) PR: MATH 203 and MATH 221, and CSCI 220 or MATH 245, or instructor permission |
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Operations Research (3) PR: MATH 203 and MATH 530, and CSCI 220 or MATH 245 |
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Bayesian Statistical Methods (3) PR: MATH 430 |
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Mathematical Modeling (3) PR: MATH 203 and MATH 323, and MATH 246 or CSCI 220, or instructor permission |
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Topics in Applied Mathematics (3; repeatable) PR: Instructor permission |
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Topics in Pure Mathematics (3) PR: Instructor permission |
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Practicum in Mathematics (3) PR: Senior standing; instructor and department chair permission |
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Bachelor's Essay (3) PR: Instructor and department chair permission |
Statistics Track (Credit Hours: 46+)
Introduction to Abstract Mathematics (3) PR: MATH 203 or MATH 221 |
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Advanced Calculus I (3) PR: MATH 221 and MATH 295 |
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Statistical Methods I (3) PR: MATH 111 or MATH 120 or instructor permission |
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Statistical Methods II (3) PR: MATH 120 and MATH 250 |
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Mathematical Statistics I (3) PR: MATH 221 |
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Mathematical Statistics II (3) PR: MATH 430 |
Select one of the following course/lab pairings:
Computer Programming I (3) PR: CSCI 120 or CSCI 180 or CSCI 210 or MATH 111 or department permission |
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Computer Programming I Lab (1) PR or CO: CSCI 220 |
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Numerical Methods and Mathematical Computing (3) PR: MATH 203 or MATH 220 or instructor permission; CO: MATH 246 |
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Mathematical Computing and Programming Lab (1) PR: MATH 220 or instructor permission |
Select 9 additional credit hours from the following:
Data Mining (3) PR: CSCI 221 and MATH 207 and MATH 250 |
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Statistical Learning I (3) PR: MATH 203 and MATH 220 and MATH 350 |
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Statistical Learning II (3) PR: MATH 440 |
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Linear Programming and Optimization (3) PR: MATH 203 and MATH 221, and CSCI 220 or MATH 245, or instructor permission |
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Operations Research (3) PR: MATH 203 and MATH 530, and CSCI 220 or MATH 245 |
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Bayesian Statistical Methods (3) PR: MATH 430 |
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Statistical Consulting (3) PR: MATH 350 and one of MATH 440 or MATH 441 or MATH 451 or MATH 452 or CSCI 334 |
Note: *MATH 475 Statistical Consulting is the recommended capstone for this track.
Teacher Education Track (Grades 9-12)
Students interested in teacher certification in math must complete the math with teacher education track major and the Secondary Education Cognate major requirements. See the School of Education, Health and Human Performance section of this catalog for a listing of the required secondary education cognate major courses. Students should apply for acceptance to this program no later than the second semester of their sophomore year. Requirements for this program include admission to and successful completion of the approved teacher education program. Students must successfully complete all requirements for certification in secondary education.
Mathematical Computing and Programming Lab (1) PR: MATH 220 or instructor permission |
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Statistical Methods I (3) PR: MATH 111 or MATH 120 or instructor permission |
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Introduction to Abstract Mathematics (3) PR: MATH 203 or MATH 221 |
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Abstract Algebra I (3) PR: MATH 203 and MATH 295 |
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Advanced Calculus (3) PR: MATH 221 and MATH 295 |
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OR |
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Introduction to Complex Variables (3) PR: MATH 221 with a grade of C or better |
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Differential Equations (3) PR: MATH 221, and MATH 203 or instructor permission |
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Axiomatic Geometry (3) PR: MATH 295 or instructor permission |
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Reading and Research (1-3) PR: Senior standing; instructor and department chair permission |
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Mathematical Statistics I (3) PR: MATH 221 |
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Mathematical Modeling (3) PR: MATH 203, MATH 323 and MATH 246 or CSCI 220 or instructor permission |
Notes: When declaring teacher certification in math through the Program of Study Management System (POSM), students must first select "Declare or Add a Major" and then "Secondary Education Cognate" from the major list. Once this selection is made, a second menu box will appear with a list of the associated majors. Select the math major and follow the on-screen instructions.
