Mathematical Sciences, B.S.

Location(s): Statesboro, Armstrong-Savannah

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The BS Math program is designed for students who wish to enter the workforce, including teaching, after graduation and for students who plan to pursue graduate study in mathematics or related areas upon completion of their undergraduate degree. Workforce positions include careers in the mathematical sciences, such as mathematician, statistician, and actuary, as well as positions in diverse fields that value the critical thinking and problem solving skills developed as a mathematical sciences major. Students in BS Math program will learn to solve problems in the areas of calculus, algebra, probability and statistics, and learn how to demonstrate logical argumentation and writing skills. The program provides a solid background in all areas of mathematics.

Degree Requirements: 124 Credit Hours

See Core Curriculum for required courses in Area A1 through Area E.

General Requirements (Core A - E): 42 Credit Hours

Area A2 – Must take MATH 1112 , MATH 1113 , or MATH 1441
Area D2 – Must take MATH 1441 if not taken in Area A2 above

Additional Requirements: 4 Credit Hours

Area F - Courses Appropriate to Major: 18 Credit Hours

Carryover from Area A2 or Area D (1) 3 of the 4 credit hours of MATH 1441 are taken in either Area A2 or Area D

MATH 1301 - Survey of Mathematics (3 Credit Hours)
MATH 2160 - Linear Algebra (3 Credit Hours)
MATH 2242 - Calculus II (4 Credit Hours) (or 1 hour carryover if MATH 2242 taken in Area D plus INTS 2130 )
MATH 2243 - Calculus III (4 Credit Hours)
MATH 2332 - Mathematical Structures (3 Credit Hours)

Specific Requirements: 7-11 Credit Hours

Lab Science Course in addition to those taken in Area D
Foreign Language course(s) through 2001 or INTS 2130 if not completed above

Select one of the following Computer Sciences Courses or a course approved by Mathematics Advisor:

Major Requirements: 35 Credit Hours

MATH 3230 - Ordinary Differential Equations (3 Credit Hours)
MATH 3337 - Probability (3 Credit Hours)
MATH 4920 - Undergraduate Seminar (2 Credit Hours)
MATH 5331 - Analysis I (3 Credit Hours)
MATH 5333 - Modern Algebra I (3 Credit Hours)
STAT 5531 - Statistical Methods I (3 Credit Hours)
Select six elective courses from MATH or STAT upperlevel courses (3000 and above) not including MATH 5130 , MATH 5137 , MATH 5530 , or STAT 3130 .
Students using MATH 3337 and /or STAT 5531 in the Statistics Minor or Actuarial Sciences Minor may substitute additional upper-level electives with the approval of the Department Chair in lieu of these courses.

General Electives: 14-18 Credit Hours

Select 12-24 credit hours of additional free Electives.

Carryover from Area A2(1) if MATH 1113 is taken in Area A2.

Students must complete at least 21 credit hours of upper division MATH course work overall.

Students must complete at least 39 credit hours of upper division course work overall.

Total Credit Hours: 124

¹While MATH 1441 Calculus I is 4 credit hours, only 3 credit hours will count toward fulfilling Area A2. The remaining credit hour will be applied toward Area F.

² MATH 1441 Calculus I if not taken in Area A2, otherwise MATH 2242 Calculus II is recommended

Other Program Requirements

A minimum grade of “C” is required for each CSCI, MATH, and STAT course taken in the major. This applies to all courses (lower and upper division). The mathematics major may not subsequently take for credit toward graduation a lower level MATH or STAT course after earning credit hour for a course that has the lower level course as a prerequisite (except by advisor’s permission).
Students must successfully complete the Major Field Test as a departmental exit exam.
Students must complete at least 21 credit hours of upper division MATH course work overall.
Students must complete at least 39 credit hours of upper division course work overall.

Advisement

Undergraduate Academic Advisement at Georgia Southern is provided to all degree-seeking undergraduate students by professional advisors. Academic Advisors are located on all three Georgia Southern University campuses. Students are required to meet with their assigned Academic Advisor at least once a semester. For more information visit Academic Advisement .