Biola University 2018-2019NA

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Mathematics, B.S.

Requirements Curriculum Requirements Program-Specific Core Curriculum (GE) Courses

Pure Mathematics (47 Credits) This concentration allows the student flexibility in the selection of upper- division courses. A faculty advisor will aid the student in making these choices. Students planning to pursue mathematics in graduate school will find this concentration particularly appropriate. In addition to the program courses above, this concentration must complete the following:

The Core Curriculum (GE) requirement for a foreign language for those following a mathematics major may be met by two years of high school language or the first 4 credits of a college language. Core Curriculum requirements for B.S. students: 3 credits in math (met by Math majors), 3 credits in science, 3 credits in fine arts, and 3 credits in history. Program Courses Students earning a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics must complete the mathematics program courses and one of the concentrations. MATH 105 Calculus I

Concentration Courses Select 6 courses at the 300 or 400 level in Math

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Total Credits

Applied Mathematics (47 Credits) Students who are interested in preparing for careers in business or industry should choose this concentration. Courses introduce a variety of areas of applied mathematics. In addition to the program courses above, this concentration must complete the following.

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MATH 106 MATH 204 MATH 205 MATH 291 MATH 305 MATH 315 MATH 370 CSCI 105

Calculus II

Introduction to Abstract Math

Calculus III

Linear Algebra

Concentration Courses MATH 321

Introduction to Real Analysis I

Numerical Analysis

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Abstract Algebra I

MATH 331 MATH 332 MATH 333 MATH 335

Probability Statistics

Readings in Mathematics 1

Introduction to Computer Science

Operations Research

Students who plan to pursue graduate studies should take at least two of the following courses regardless of the area of concentration: MATH 410 Introduction to Real Analysis II

Ordinary Differential Equations

or MATH 440 Complex Variables Select one course at the 300 or 400 level in Math

3

MATH 450 Abstract Algebra II MATH 480 Research Seminar Total Credits

Total Credits

18

Computer Science (53 Credits) This concentration allows a mathematics major the opportunity to focus on the more mathematical aspects of computer science. In addition to the program courses above, this concentration must complete the following.

29

1 MATH 370 must be taken twice (2 credits total). Concentrations Actuarial Science (62 Credits) Students who wish to pursue actuarial science, business analytics, or related fields should choose this concentration. In addition to the program courses above, this concentration must complete the following:

Concentration Courses Select at least two courses from the following: MATH 321 Numerical Analysis MATH 331 Probability MATH 332 Statistics MATH 333 Operations Research The following courses are also required: CSCI 106 Data Structures

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Concentration Courses BUSN 201

Principles of Macroeconomics Principles of Microeconomics Principles of Accounting I Principles of Accounting II

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BUSN 202 BUSN 211 BUSN 212 BUSN 370 MATH 190 MATH 331 MATH 332 MATH 333 MATH 335

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CSCI 220

Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming

CSCI 400

Theory of Algorithms

3 9

Business Finance Business Statistics

Select three courses at the 300 or 400 level in Math or Computer Science

Probability Statistics

Total Credits

24

Operations Research

Mathematics: Secondary Instruction Students who wish to prepare to teach mathematics at the secondary level should select this concentration to work toward a preliminary single- subject credential.

Ordinary Differential Equations

Select one course (3 credits) at the 300 or 400 level in Math

Total Credits

33

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