Mathematics, B.S.

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General Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements (124 Cr.)

Major Requirements (Minimum 35 Cr.)

Core

MATH 131 - Calculus I Credits: 4
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 I Credits: 1
MATH 399 - Mathematics Colloquium II Credits: 1
MATH 499 - Mathematics Colloquium III Credits: 1

Electives

Two courses from the following options:

MATH 421 - Combinatorics I Credits: 3
MATH 441 - Probability Credits: 4
MATH 451 - Analysis I Credits: 3
MATH 461 - Abstract Algebra I Credits: 3

At least 9 additional credits from MATH or DATA courses numbered 270 or above.

Additional Required Courses

One Statistics Course From the Following Options:

Note: The recommended statistics course is DATA 240 .

DATA 140 - General Statistics Credits: 3
DATA 240 - Statistical Analysis Credits: 3
PSY 201 - Statistical Methods Credits: 3

One Computing Course From the Following Options:

CS 156 - Fundamentals of Programming Credits: 3
CS 157 - Algorithms and Programming Credits: 3
DATA 315 - Introduction to Data Science Credits: 3
DATA 361 - Introduction to R Credits: 1
DATA 362 - Introduction to Python Credits: 1
DATA 363 - Introduction to SAS Credits: 3
ECE 251 - Engineering Programming I Credits: 3
ME 125 - Computer Prog/Mech Engineers & Bioengin Credits: 1

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

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

Total Credits: 15

Spring: Semester 2

VUE 102 - Valparaiso University Experience: Finding Your Voice Credits: 4
MATH 132 - Calculus II Credits: 4
DATA 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
REL 100 - Religion and Society 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 I 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 II Credits: 1
Second Religious Studies Course 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 III 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