Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
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Have the knowledge to use mathematics as a technical tool.
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Possess the skills to solve problems, think critically, and communicate mathematically.
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Use technology, such as graphing calculators and computers, in mathematics applications.
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Be able to effectively use mathematics in their career or graduate school program.
General Requirements
A. Admission
To be admitted to the mathematics major, the student must:
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Complete the general education courses that are required by the mathematics major as well as MAT 2317 Calculus I and MAT 2318 Calculus II.
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Complete 38 semester hours of general education core requirements, unless the student holds an associate's or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
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Have an overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
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Earn a grade of at least C in all mathematics courses taken for the major.
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Make formal application to the department and complete a successful personal interview.
Students transferring from an accredited college or university should satisfy the criteria listed above. They may receive transfer credit for courses that fit satisfactorily into the plan for the major.
B. Degree
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To graduate with a major in mathematics, a student must earn a grade of at least C in all mathematics courses taken for the major.
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In the case of a student transferring from an accredited college or university, the final 30 hours of general graduation requirements for the mathematics major should be completed at WSSU.
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A student who holds a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and seeks a second degree in mathematics must complete the following requirements:
- Satisfy admission to the major requirements listed for first-degree students.
- Complete or receive transfer credit for only those general education courses that are listed as general graduation requirements for the mathematics major.
- Complete or receive transfer credit for the mathematics and computer science courses required in the major.
- d. Complete the final 30 semester hours of general graduation requirements for the mathematics major at Winston-Salem State University.
Mathematics Degree Course Requirements
The mathematics major leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics. The major requires a minimum of 68 semester hours (SH) and a maximum of 77 SH of required and elective courses. These include 54 SH of mathematics, 8 SH of calculus-based physics and 6 SH of high-level programming languages. The courses required of pure mathematics majors are:
| General Core Mathematics | |
|---|---|
| MAT 1311, MAT 1312, MAT 1313, or MAT 2317 | 3 |
| Mathematics Core | |
|---|---|
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MAT 2317, MAT 2318, MAT 2316, MAT 2321, MAT 3316, MAT 3317, MAT 3341, MAT 3342, MAT 4311, MAT 4313 |
30 |
| Computer Science | |
|---|---|
| CSC 1310, CSC 1311 | 6 |
| General Core Physical Science | |
|---|---|
|
PHY 3331 PHY 3131 |
3 1 |
| Calculus-based Physics | |
|---|---|
|
PHY 3332 PHY 3132 |
3 1 |
| General Education Core | |
|---|---|
| (not including general core mathematics and general core physical science) | 34 |
| Required Mathematics | |
|---|---|
| MAT 2321, MAT 4301, MAT 4315 | 9 |
| Approved Mathematics Electives: | |
|---|---|
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MAT 3312, MAT 3320, MAT 3326, MAT 3340, MAT 3350, MAT 4302, MAT 4304, MAT 4312, MAT 4315, MAT 4332, MAT 4333, MAT 4355, MAT 4357 |
12 |
COURSES FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN MATHEMATICS
FRESHMAN
| FALL SEMESTER | SPRING SEMESTER | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 1301 | Freshman Composition I | 3 | ENG 1302 | Freshman Composition II | 3 |
| MAT 2317 | *Calculus I | 3 | MAT 2318 | Calculus II | 3 |
| Social Science | 3 | PED xxxx | Physical Education | 1 | |
| BIO 1301 | General Biology I | 3 | Social Science | 3 | |
| MAT 1103 | Freshman Seminar | 1 | MAT 2321 | Foundations of Math | 3 |
| HED 1201 | Health Education | 2 | ART 1301 | Introduction to Art or | |
| MUS 1301 | Introduction to Music | 3 | |||
| 15 | 16 | ||||
SOPHOMORE
| FALL SEMESTER | SPRING SEMESTER | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 2301 | World Literature I or | HUM 2310 | African American Culture | 3 | |
| ENG 2302 | World Literature II |
3 |
CSC 1311 | Computer Programming II | 3 |
| MAT 3316 | Calculus III | 3 | MAT 2316 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| CSC 1310 | Computer Programming I | 3 | MAT 3317 | Calculus IV | 3 |
| SPH 2341 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 | Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science | 3 | ||||
| 15 | 15 | ||||
JUNIOR
| FALL SEMESTER | SPRING SEMESTER | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY 3331 | Principles Physics I |
3 |
PHY 3332 | Principles of Physics II. | 3 |
| PHY 3131 | Lab |
1 |
PHY 3132 | Lab | 1 |
| MAT 3341 | Algebraic Structures I |
3 |
MAT 3342 | Algebraic Structures II | 3 |
| MAT 4356 | Mathematical Statistics |
3 |
Approved Math Elective | 3 | |
| Approved Math Elective |
3 |
Electives | 6 | ||
| Elective |
3 |
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|
16 |
16 | ||||
SENIOR
| FALL SEMESTER | SPRING SEMESTER | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT 4301 | Differential Equations I | 3 | MAT 4313 | Real Variables | 3 |
| MAT 4311 | Real Variables I | 3 | MAT 4388 | Senior Seminar II | 3 |
| MAT 4387 | Senior Seminar I | 3 | Approved Math Elective | 3 | |
| Approved Math Electives | 6 | Elective | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||||
| 18 | 12 | ||||
Total Hours: 120 SH
General Education Core Requirements in bold type.
* MAT 1311, 1312, or 1313 will also satisfy the General Core mathematics requirements.
