Program Details

Bachelor of Arts Degree • School of Arts and Sciences

Mathematics Major

Program Details

Mathematics is a universal part of human culture. Its universality makes it a powerful tool in a variety of endeavors including the study of the natural sciences, the social sciences, computer science, business, and economics. Studied for its own sake, mathematics is appreciated as much for its elegance and beauty as for its practicality. Mathematics is the science of discovering patterns yet unlike the other sciences mathematics offers a standard of certainty through mathematical rigor and proof. The study of mathematics is one of the cornerstones of a liberal education, training the mind in logical thought, precise expression, and critical thinking.

The mathematics curriculum at Utica College is designed to meet the needs of students who have one of the following objectives: (1) to pursue graduate study in mathematics;    (2) to prepare for careers as mathematicians in industrial or governmental laboratories, and in fields which rely mainly on mathematics such as actuarial work, statistical analysis, and economics; (3) to teach mathematics in elementary and secondary schools; (4) to contribute to their liberal education by studying the language and fundamental methods of mathematics.

The mathematics department of Utica College offers two concentrations for the major in mathematics. The General Mathematics Curriculum offers a sound foundation in pure and applied mathematics for those seeking careers in mathematical fields and those who plan to continue their study of higher mathematics in graduate school. The Concentration for Prospective Math Teachers is intended for those students who are preparing for careers teaching mathematics.

Students considering public school teaching as a career should refer UC's education programs.

Total credit hours required for degree: 120

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

(See also General Education Core)

Course		Credit Hours	Year Taken
Core		34-55
General Program
Major Course Requirements
Mathematics 201, 202, 301, 302	Calculus I, II, III, IV	12	1,2
Mathematics 305	Fundamental Structures of Mathematics	3	2
Mathematics 321	Probability and Statistics	3	3,4
Mathematics 331	Linear Algebra	3	2,3
Mathematics 334	Abstract Algebra	3	3,4
Mathematics 401	Real Analysis I	3	3,4
Advanced Mathematics electives (300/400 level)		9-10	3,4
		36-37
Major-Related Course Requirements
Computer Science 101	Computer Science I	3	1,2
Physics 261	Physics I	4	1,2
		7
Concentration for Prospective Math Teachers
Major Course Requirements
Mathematics 112	Basic Statistics	3	1
Mathematics 201, 202, 301, 302	Calculus I, II, III, IV	12	1,2
Mathematics 305	Fundamental Structures of Mathematics
or
Computer Science 201	Discrete Mathematics I
and
Computer Science 301	Discrete Mathematics II	3-6	1,2
Mathematics 303	History of Mathematics	3	2,3
Mathematics 313	Mathematics: A Heuristic Approach	3	3,4
Mathematics 331	Linear Algebra	3	2,3
Mathematics 334	Abstract Algebra	3	3,4
Advanced Mathematics electives	300/400 level	6-7	3,4
		36-40
Major-Related Course Requirements
Choose two of the following:
Computer Science 101	Computer Science I	3	1,2
Physics 261	Physics I	4	1,2
Physics 262	Physics II	4	1,2
		7-8
Electives
The student must complete sufficient elective courses to earn at least the minimum credit hours required for this degree, and at least 90 credit hours of the 120 required must be in the liberal arts and sciences.