Mathematics, B.A.

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General Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements (124 Cr.)

Major Requirements (Minimum 35 Cr.)

Core

MATH 132 - Calculus II Credits: 4
MATH 253 - Calculus III Credits: 4
MATH 264 - Linear Algebra Credits: 3
MATH 266 - Transitions in Mathematics Credits: 2
MATH 299 - Mathematics Colloquium II Credits: 1
MATH 399 - Mathematics Colloquium III Credits: 1
MATH 499 - Mathematics Colloquium IV Credits: 1

One course from the following options:

MATH 126 - Calculus and Functions Part II Credits: 4
MATH 131 - Calculus I Credits: 4

Electives

Two courses from the following options:

MATH 421 - Combinatorics I Credits: 3
MATH 422 - Combinatorics II Credits: 3
MATH 451 - Analysis I Credits: 3
MATH 452 - Analysis II Credits: 3
MATH 453 - Topology Credits: 3
MATH 461 - Abstract Algebra I Credits: 3
MATH 462 - Abstract Algebra II Credits: 3

Three additional MATH or STAT or DATA courses of 3 credits or more numbered 270 or above.

Additional Required Courses

One Statistics Course From the Following Options:

Note: The recommended statistics course is STAT 240 .

STAT 140 - General Statistics Credits: 3
STAT 240 - Statistical Analysis Credits: 3
PSY 201 - Statistical Methods Credits: 3
BUS 205 - Business Statistics Credits: 3
CE 202 - Statistical Applications in Civil, Engineering Credits: 3

One Computing Course From the Following Options:

CS 156 - Fundamentals of Programming Credits: 3
CS 157 - Algorithms and Programming Credits: 3
DATA 151 - Introduction to Data Science Credits: 3
ECE 251 - Engineering Programming I Credits: 3
STAT 361 - Introduction to R Credits: 1
STAT 362 - Introduction to Python Credits: 1
STAT 363 - Introduction to SAS Credits: 3

Degree Map

Total Credits: 124

This is a hypothetical schedule for a student majoring in mathematics. Factors such as frequency of course offerings, credits already achieved through AP or transfer credit, etc., may cause your personal schedule to look different. But this sample degree map indicates there is enough room to complete the major in mathematics and electives within four years.

Freshman Year

Fall: Semester 1

MATH 131 - Calculus I Credits: 4
CS 157 - Algorithms and Programming Credits: 3
XS 101 - Wellness and Stress Credits: 1
Cultural Diversity Credits: 3
VUE 101 - Valparaiso University Experience: Exploring Values Credits: 4

Total Credits: 15

Spring: Semester 2

VUE 102 - Valparaiso University Experience: Finding Your Voice Credits: 4
MATH 132 - Calculus II Credits: 4
STAT 240 - Statistical Analysis Credits: 3
Natural Science Credits: 4

Total Credits: 15

Sophomore Year

Fall: Semester 3

MATH 253 - Calculus III Credits: 4
MATH 264 - Linear Algebra Credits: 3
THEO 100 - The Christian Tradition Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 3
Writing Intensive Course Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Spring: Semester 4

MATH 266 - Transitions in Mathematics Credits: 2
MATH 299 - Mathematics Colloquium II Credits: 1
Humanities Credits: 3
Social Science Credits: 3
Natural Science Credits: 4
Elective/Minor Requirement Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Junior Year

Fall: Semester 5

Math Elective (270 or higher) Credits: 3
Math Elective (400 or higher) Credits: 3
MATH 399 - Mathematics Colloquium III Credits: 1
Upper-Level Theology Credits: 3
Social Science Credits: 3
Elective/Minor Requirement Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Spring: Semester 6

Math Elective (270 or higher) Credits: 3
Elective/Minor Requirement Credits: 3
Elective/Minor Requirement Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Senior Year

Fall: Semester 7

Math Elective (400 or higher) Credits: 3
Math Elective (270 or higher) Credits: 3
MATH 499 - Mathematics Colloquium IV Credits: 1
Elective/Minor Requirement Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Spring: Semester 8

Elective/Minor Requirement Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3