Mathematics Program Requirements

Mathematical Sciences (MATH)

The purpose of the major in Mathematical Sciences at Barry University is to build a strong foundation for careers in mathematics. The courses of study cover the main areas of algebra, analysis, probability, statistics, numerical analysis and topology. Co-requisites in physics and computer science are also required.

There are three possible concentrations within Mathematical Sciences: General Mathematics, Statistics/Actuarial Science and Computational Mathematics. A core of courses is required from all Math majors and, according to each specialization, a number of recommended courses is offered each semester on a rotational basis.

The curriculum for the Mathematics major consists of the following components:

Mathematics Core	27 credits
Mathematics Specialization	12 credits
Computer Science	8 credits
Physics	8 credits
Minor	20 credits
General Education	42 credits
General Elective	3 credits
Total	120 credits

The academic requirements for the mathematics major are the following:

Core courses (27 credits):

MAT-211	Calculus I
MAT-212	Calculus II
MAT-213	Calculus III
MAT-253	Discrete Mathematics I
MAT-314	Differential Equations
MAT-332	Linear Algebra
MAT-456	Numerical Analysis
MAT-487	Undergraduate Mathematics Seminar

Co-requisites (16 credits):

Eight credits in physics: PHY 211 and PHY 212 or PHY 201 and PHY 202.

Eight credits in computer science: CS 231 and CS 232 or CS 211 and CS 212.

Electives:

at least four upper division courses according to the desired specialization.

1. Specialization in General Mathematics
Suggested electives:

MAT-310	Advanced Calculus I
MAT-311	Advanced Calculus II
MAT-331	Algebraic Structures
MAT-356	Statistics for Science
MAT-395	Research
MAT-416	Introduction to Complex Analysis
MAT-451	Probability Theory
MAT-452	Mathematical Statistics
MAT-495	Research

2. Specialization in Statistics-Actuarial Science
Suggested electives:

MAT-214	Introduction to Financial Mathematics
MAT-230	Statistical Methods I
MAT-317	Introduction to Actuarial Mathematics
MAT-330	Statistical Methods II
MAT-356	Statistics for Science
MAT-395	Research
MAT-451	Probability Theory
MAT-452	Mathematical Statistics
MAT-495	Research

For students interested in Actuarial Science, it is recommended that as part of the general electives they take the following courses (15 credits):

ACC-201	Financial Accounting I
ECO-201	Introductory Macroeconomics
ECO-202	Introductory Microeconomics
FIN-319	Managerial Finance
FIN-419	Financial Policy and Strategy

3. Specialization in Computational Mathematics
Suggested electives:

MAT-254	Discrete Mathematics II
MAT-356	Statistics for Science
MAT-395	Research
MAT-451	Probability Theory
CS-331	Data Structures and Algorithms
CS-431	Concepts of Programming Languages
MAT-495	Research

Mathematical Sciences Minor: A minor in Mathematical Sciences consists of at least 20 credits in approved courses, and must include MAT 211, MAT 212, either MAT 213 or MAT 253 and at least one 300-level course.

Acceptance into the major

In order to be provisionally accepted as a Mathematical Sciences major, a student must meet the following criteria:
a) 970 SAT or 20 ACT scores, with at least 500 in the SAT math section
b) At least 2.7 GPA from high school or college
c) At least 4 units of H.S. mathematics in algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
A student will be fully accepted as a major in Mathematical Sciences after successful completion with a grade of C or above in MAT 211 (Calculus I) and MAT 253 (Discrete Mathematics I).