The B.S. in Mathematics degree prepares students for careers in business, industry, or government service In fact, any company that values the skills of an analytical mind will look to hire mathematics majors Please see the department’sfactsheetfor a list of careers of recent IUP graduates. The B.S. in Mathematicsand theB.S. in Applied Mathematics share the same core courses; the choice of courses in the junior and senior years allows the student toselect the emphasis he/shewishes to pursue.Those completing a degree in Mathematics will be also be well prepared to continue their studies in mathematics in graduate school.
Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications:
Mathematics:MATH 125
Liberal Studies Electives: 9cr; no courses with MATH prefix
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53
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Major:
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37-38
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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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1cr
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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 3 additional cr from the list of controlled electives 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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0-6cr
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Free Electives:
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20-27
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Total Degree Requirements:
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120
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(1) Intermediate-level Foreign Language may be included in Liberal Studies electives.
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