Mathematics Faculty Chair:
Concentrations Mathematics (47 units)
Walter Stangl, Ph.D.
This concentration allows the student flexibility in the selection of upper-division courses. A faculty advisor will aid the student in making these choices. The student planning to pursue mathematics in graduate school would find this particularly appropriate. This concentration must complete: • the Mathematics Core • Six courses (18 units) in math at the 300 or 400 level Applied Mathematics (47 units) 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. This concentration must complete: • the Mathematics Core • MATH 321 - Numerical Analysis Unit(s): 3. • MATH 331 - Probability Unit(s): 3. • MATH 332 - Statistics Unit(s): 3. • MATH 333 - Operations Research Unit(s): 3. And • MATH 435 - Differential Equations Unit(s): 3. • or MATH 440 - Complex Variables Unit(s): 3. And • One course (3 units) at the 300 or 400 level in Math Computer Science (53 units) This concentration allows a mathematics major the opportunity to focus on the more mathematical aspects of computer science. This concentration must complete: • the Mathematics Core At least two courses from the following list must be taken: • MATH 321 - Numerical Analysis Unit(s): 3. • MATH 331 - Probability Unit(s): 3. • MATH 332 - Statistics Unit(s): 3. • MATH 333 - Operations Research Unit(s): 3. The following courses are also required: • CSCI 106 - Data Structures Unit(s): 3. • CSCI 220 - Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming Unit(s): 3. • CSCI 400 - Theory of Algorithms Unit(s): 3. • Three courses (9 units) at the 300 or 400 level in math or computer science Mathematics Secondary Instruction (65 units) Students who wish to prepare to teach mathematics at the secondary level should select this concentration to work toward a preliminary single-subject credential. This concentration must complete: • the Mathematics Core • MATH 331 - Probability Unit(s): 3. • MATH 341 - Classical Geometry Unit(s): 3. • MATH 415 - Number Theory & the History of Mathematics Unit(s): 3. • LEDU 301 - Introduction to Teaching Unit(s): 3.
Associate Professor: Assistant Professor:
Stangl Wilson
Mission & Learning Outcomes The Department of Mathematics at Biola University provides several areas of concentration in addition to a basic core curriculum. The student is allowed considerable flexibility in the major, depending upon vocational or professional goals. We also have a Math Lab and a Computer Science Lab available to Math majors 24/7. The department endeavors to provide (1) a strong foundational core curriculum for the student desiring to pursue graduate study in both the pure and applied fields of mathematical science, (2) course work and training to prepare students for applied mathematical sciences (statistics, computer science, operations research and actuarial science) and the field of teaching, (3) support courses for the curriculum of other majors (biological science, physical science, engineering, business and nursing) and (4) courses basic to gaining some knowledge of mathematics as part of a liberal arts education. The department approaches mathematics as part of God ʼ s creation and there is a concerted effort to integrate faith and learning. Mathematics Degree Program A Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematical Sciences is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate and the mathematics major in one of the concentrations. All mathematics concentrations must include 24 upper-division units. General Education Requirements The general education requirement for a foreign language for those following a mathematical sciences major may be met by two years of high school language or the first four units of a college language. The science / mathematics requirement may be met by three units of science.
Mathematics Core
Students earning a Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences must complete the mathematics core and one of the concentrations. • MATH 105 - Calculus I Unit(s): 4. • MATH 106 - Calculus II Unit(s): 4. • MATH 112 - Discrete Structures Unit(s): 3. • MATH 205 - Calculus III Unit(s): 4. • MATH 291 - Linear Algebra Unit(s): 3. • MATH 305 - Introduction to Real Analysis I Unit(s): 3. • MATH 315 - Abstract Algebra I Unit(s): 3. • MATH 370 - Readings in Mathematics Unit(s): 1. MATH 370: 2 units • CSCI 105 - Introduction to Computer Science Unit(s): 3. Those 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 Unit(s): 3. • MATH 450 - Abstract Algebra II Unit(s): 3. • MATH 480 - Research Seminar Unit(s): 1 - 3.
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