The B.S. in Mathematics degree prepares students for careers in business, industry, government service, or graduate school in mathematics. In fact, any company that values the skills of an analytical mind will look to hire mathematics majors. Please see the department’s factsheet for a list of careers of recent IUP graduates.
The B.S. in Mathematics program is two-phased. A student may pursue a degree in Mathematics or a degree in Mathematics with a concentration in Applied Mathematics. Those completing a degree in Mathematics will be prepared to continue their studies in mathematics in graduate school, though some may enter business, industry, or government service. Students receiving a Mathematics degree with a concentration in Applied Mathematics will be primarily prepared to enter business, industry, or government service in an area where mathematics or computer science is used, or to continue their studies in applied mathematics or computer science in graduate school. This student would not be expected to continue graduate studies in pure mathematics.
Bachelor of Science–Mathematics
Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications:
Mathematics: MATH 125
Liberal Studies Electives: Nine credits; no courses with MATH prefix (Foreign Language is included)
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49-50
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Major:
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39-40
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Required Courses:
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MATH 126
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Calculus II for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
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3cr
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MATH 171
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Introduction to Linear Algebra
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3cr
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MATH 216
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Probability and Statistics for Natural Sciences
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3cr
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MATH 225
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Calculus III for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
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3cr
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MATH 241
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Differential Equations
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3cr
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MATH 271
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Introduction to Mathematical Proofs I
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3cr
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MATH 272
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Introduction to Mathematical Proofs II
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3cr
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MATH 480
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Senior Seminar
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3cr
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Controlled Electives:
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Four courses from the following: MATH 371, 421, 422, 423, 427, 476, 477
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12cr
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A minimum of three additional credits from the list above or the following:
MATH 342, 350, 353, 355, 363, 364, 445, 446, 447, 465, 481
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3-4cr
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Other Requirements:
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3-9
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Computer Science:
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COSC 110
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Problem Solving and Structured Programming
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3cr
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Foreign Language Intermediate Level (1)
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Free Electives:
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27-29
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Total Degree Requirements:
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120
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(1) Intermediate-level Foreign Language is included in Liberal Studies electives.
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