Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Mathematics may be considered as both a science and an art. It is,
in essence, the science of abstract structures or orders, investigated
by logical reasoning. In the attempt to capture its intuitions,mathematics
is guided by, among other things, a sense of the aesthetic; and
in its attempt to reflect the abstract in the concrete, it creates
symbolic patterns that partake of art. That mathematics also serves
as a resource of tools for science and technology is well recognized.
Degree Requirements
Baccalaureate Program (B.S.)
The major in Mathematics for a Bachelor of Science Degree has two available areas of concentration. The following
17 semester hours core courses are required of both areas:
- Mathematics 106 - Calculus I
- Mathematics 201 - Calculus II
- Mathematics 205 - The Language of Mathematics
- Mathematics 312 - Linear Algebra
- Mathematics 313 - Algebraic Structures
An academic minor is not required, but may be taken as an option
The Mathematics major requires 36 semester hours of Mathematics. In addition to the core courses,
this includes the following 19 semester hours of:
- Mathematics 202 - Calculus III
- Mathematics 315 - Introduction to Analysis
- Mathematics 395 - Senior Thesis
and nine semester hours of Mathematics 135-Discrete Mathematics or higher. Additional requirements are
Physics 251-Physics I and Physics 252-Physics II or eight semester hours of Chemistry. Highly recommended but not required are:
- Computer Science 102 - Introduction to Computer Science II
- Mathematics 304 - Differential Equations
- Mathematics 323 - Introductory Complex Variables
Students are encouraged to pursue a minor in
Physics or Computer Science. The computer literacy requirement may
be met by taking CSCI 101 or 170.
The Teaching of Mathematics in Secondary Schools Specialization serves
as a partial fulfillment of the requirement for certification in secondary
school teaching. The requirement consists of 36 semester hours of
Mathematics. They are:
- Mathematics 105 - Precalulus
- Mathematics 106 - Calculus I
- Mathematics 110 - Geometry Concepts
- Mathematics 135 - Discrete Mathematics
- Mathematics 180 - Statistics
- Mathematics 201 - Calculus II
- Mathematics 205 - The Language of Mathematics
- Mathematics 303 - College Geometry
- Mathematics 312 - Linear Algebra
- Mathematics 313 - Algebraic Structures
and 3 semester hours of Mathematics courses
numbered above 200. Additional requirements are Computer Science 101
(which fulfills the computer literacy requirement) and Physics 211
or Physics 251. (For other educational requirements for West Virginia
certification, refer to listing under Education.) Highly recommended,
but not required, are Mathematics 202-Calculus III and Mathematics
304-Differential Equations
Minor
The requirements for a minor in Mathematics consist of 18 semester
hours including Mathematics 106, 201, 312, and seven hours of Mathematics
electives from courses numbered 135 or higher.
4-year Plan
B.S. in Mathematics
B.S. in Teaching Mathematics in Secondary School Specialization
For More Information Contact
Dr. Sharmi Roy, Chairperson
Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, & Physics
Davis & Elkins College
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-1262
e-mail: sbr@davisandelkins.edu
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