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Mathematics

(BA)

Major

The Mathematics major comprises the following courses and one of the concentrations listed below. An upper division writing intensive course is required. A suggested four-year plan of study for the BA in Mathematics with a Group I concentration or a Group II concentration follows:

MAT 1441G
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I.  (5 credits)
MAT 2170
Computer Science I.  (3 credits)
MAT 2442
Calculus and Analytic Geometry II.  (5 credits)
MAT 2443
Calculus and Analytic Geometry III.  (4 credits)
MAT 2550
Introduction to Linear Algebra.  (3 credits)
MAT 2800
Foundations of Mathematics.  (3 credits)
MAT 3530
Abstract Algebra.  (4 credits)
MAT 3800
Seminar in Mathematics.  (2 credits)

Group I Requirements

MAT 4760
Linear Algebra.  (4 credits)
MAT 4855
Introduction to Topology.  (3 credits)
MAT 4860
Mathematical Analysis.  (4 credits)

12 Semester Hours From

MAT 3271
College Geometry I.  (3 credits)
MAT 3272
College Geometry II.  (3 credits)
MAT 3501
Differential Equations I.  (3 credits)
MAT 3502
Differential Equations II.  (3 credits)
MAT 3701
Probability and Statistics I.  (3 credits)
MAT 3702
Probability and Statistics II.  (3 credits)
MAT 3770
Combinatorial Computing.  (3 credits)
MAT 4750
Linear Programming.  (3 credits)
MAT 4830
Introduction to Complex Analysis with Applications.  (3 credits)
MAT 4850
Operations Research.  (3 credits)
MAT 4910
Number Theory.  (3 credits)

Group II Requirements

BUS 2101
Financial Accounting.  (3 credits)
ECN 2801G
Principles of Macroeconomics.  (3 credits)
ECN 2802G
Principles of Microeconomics.  (3 credits)
MAT 3701
Probability and Statistics I.  (3 credits)
MAT 3702
Probability and Statistics II.  (3 credits)
MAT 4750
Linear Programming.  (3 credits)
MAT 4850
Operations Research.  (3 credits)

or

MGT 3800
Introduction to Operations Research.  (3 credits)

6 Semester Hours From

MAT 2670
Computer Science II.  (3 credits)
MAT 3570
Numerical Calculus.  (3 credits)
MAT 3670
Principles of Computer Systems.  (3 credits)
MAT 3770
Combinatorial Computing.  (3 credits)
MAT 4490
Independent Study.  (1 to 3 credits)
MAT 4760
Linear Algebra.  (4 credits)
MAT 4780
Mathematics of Interest.  (3 credits)
MAT 4830
Introduction to Complex Analysis with Applications.  (3 credits)
MAT 4870
Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis.  (3 credits)
MAT 4970
Principles of Operating Systems.  (3 credits)

6 Semester Hours From

BUS 2102
Managerial Accounting.  (3 credits)
BUS 3010
Management and Organizational Behavior.  (3 credits)
ECN 3972
Statistics Applied to Economics II.  (3 credits)
ECN 4802
Intermediate Microeconomic Theory.  (3 credits)
ECN 4803
Mathematical Economics.  (3 credits)
FIN 3900
Risk and Insurance.  (3 credits)

Footnotes

(Major GPA based on courses in one of the above groups and on all mathematics courses taken at EIU.)

Suggested Four-Year Plan of Study

First Year, First Semester - Total Hours: 15

  • General Education Elective. Credits: 4
  • General Education Elective. Credits: 3
ENG 1001G
Composition and Language.  (3 credits)
MAT 1441G
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I.  (5 credits)

First Year, Second Semester - Total Hours: 17

  • General Education Elective. Credits: 3
  • General Education Elective. Credits: 3
ENG 1002G
Composition and Literature.  (3 credits)
MAT 2170
Computer Science I.  (3 credits)
MAT 2442
Calculus and Analytic Geometry II.  (5 credits)

Second Year, First Semester - Total Hours: 16

  • General Education Elective. Credits: 3
HIS 3600G
The U.S. Constitution and the Nation.  (3 credits)

or PLS 1153G

MAT 2443
Calculus and Analytic Geometry III.  (4 credits)
MAT 2550
Introduction to Linear Algebra.  (3 credits)
PLS 1153G
American Government and Constitution.  (3 credits)

or HIS 3600G

SPC 1310G
Introduction to Speech Communication.  (3 credits)

Second Year, Second Semester - Total Hours: 15

  • MAT Group I or II. Credits: 3
  • General Education Elective. Credits: 3
  • General Education Elective or MAT Group II. Credits: 3
  • Elective. Credits: 3
MAT 2800
Foundations of Mathematics.  (3 credits)

Third Year, First Semester - Total Hours: 16

  • MAT Group I or II. Credits: 3
  • MAT Group II or Upper Division WI. Credits: 3
  • Elective. Credits: 3
  • Elective. Credits: 3
MAT 3530
Abstract Algebra.  (4 credits)

Third Year, Second Semester - Total Hours: 14

  • MAT Group I or II. Credits: 3
  • MAT Group I or II. Credits: 3
  • Elective. Credits: 3
  • Elective. Credits: 3
MAT 3800
Seminar in Mathematics.  (2 credits)

Fourth Year, First Semester - Total Hours: 15-17

  • MAT Group I or II. Credits: 3-4
  • MAT Group I or II. Credits: 3
  • Senior Seminar. Credits: 3
  • Elective. Credits: 3
  • Elective or Foreign Language. Credits: 3-4

Fourth Year, Second Semester - Total Hours: 13-15

  • MAT Group I or II. Credits: 3-4
  • MAT Group I or II Elective. Credits: 3
  • MAT Group I or II Elective. Credits: 3
  • Elective. Credits: 1
  • Elective or Foreign Language. Credits: 3-4

Information sourced from the 2004-2005 EIU Undergraduate Catalog.

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