MATHEMATICS

DEPARTMENT




MATHEMATICS MAJOR

The mathematics major is designed to meet the needs of students planning to enter a wide variety of vocations. The major has sufficient flexibility to prepare a student for graduate study in mathematics and/or to enter into a career in teaching, statistics, computer science, actuarial science, business, economics or engineering.

In addition to a thorough preparation in specific areas of mathematics, the student who majors in mathematics will develop a habit of accuracy and logical thought processes, acquire an appreciation of the aesthetic qualities and historical development of mathematics, and gain an appreciation and understanding of concepts and techniques in mathematics that are applicable to other areas of scientific endeavor.
Any student who completes a mathematics major should be well on the way toward entering one of the above-mentioned vocations, all of which will be in high demand.


*** Information about degree requirements and courses is provided here for unofficial reference only and should NOT be used as a replacement for advising. It is imperative that you refer to the official Edgewood College course catalog and consult with your advisor to ensure you are meeting your degree requirements.

 

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

 

Forty-four credits in mathematics, including:
1. Required courses:

 

MATH 231 M Calculus I
MATH 232 M Calculus II
MATH 233 M Calculus III
MATH 301 U Problem Solving and Proof
MATH 341 Linear Algebra
MATH 351 Probability
MATH 485 X Mathematics Seminar

 

2. At least five additional mathematics courses with at least 19 credits from the following list, chosen with the consent of the student's academic advisor, to include at least one from each of the three pairings. Majors planning to go to graduate school should take both courses in all three pairings.

 

Math 331 Differential Equations

 

Analysis Pairing:

 

 

Math 431 Real Analysis
Math 432 Complex Analysis

 

 

Algebra Pairing

 

 

Math 441 Abstract Algebra I
Math 442 Abstract Algebra II

 

 

Geometry Pairing

 

 

Math 461 Geometry
Math 462 Topology

 

3. A minimum GPA of 2.5 in the above mathematics courses.

4. Satisfactory completion of the Major Field Achievement Test in Mathematics shortly before graduation.

Mathematics majors are recommended to take a computer programming course.

Majors planning to pursue a career in actuarial science should consult with their advisor regarding additional recommendations.